EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55007721

State of Florida•Indian River Estates, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment while performing bridge and roadway maintenance. This position uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. This position will be expected to perform independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Knowledge of mathematical calculations
Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures
Skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools
Skills in operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment
Ability to read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms
Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway structures
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds
Ability to stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic
Ability to work independently
Ability to stand for an extended period of time
Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary and be “On-Call” (24-hour duty) when necessary.
While on-duty status, the positions incumbent must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Obtains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintains.
Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles
Possess a valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; checks and adds fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment.
After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; dump truck, front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision.
Performs tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assists with crew activity reports as needed.