EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006692

State of Florida•COCOA, FL

61d•$38,541 - $49,876•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator for District Five’s Brevard Maintenance team in Cocoa, Florida. The position operates vehicles and heavy equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance, performs minor equipment maintenance and servicing, and assists with equipment repairs and cleaning. The operator also helps lead and coordinate maintenance crew work, including planning tasks, selecting materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Work may include manual labor, temporary traffic control, basic carpentry, masonry, painting, tree trimming, and highway sign installation. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, terrain, heights, and high-volume traffic. The incumbent may need to respond to emergencies and serve on call for 24-hour duty. The position also involves working with or around Department of Corrections inmates. A Class B CDL instructional permit is required at hire, with a Class B CDL with air brakes required within the stated deadlines; Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Intermediate Level certification must be obtained within one year and maintained.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment.
A valid Class B CDL instructional permit at the time of hire.
Obtain a valid Class B CDL with air brakes within 180 days of hire; additional requirements for applicants hired with a Class E license specify obtaining a Commercial Learners Permit within 60 days and a Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months after appointment.
Valid Class B driver license and an acceptable driving record under the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
Skill operating a variety of hand and power tools.
Skill operating and performing minor maintenance on small and medium equipment and vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Ability to read and understand job-related materials and complete reports and forms.
Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges, and other highway structures.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including following oral and written instructions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend frequently.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, on varied terrain and at heights, or in high-volume traffic.
Ability to work independently and stand for extended periods.
Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required for the Department’s pre-employment query.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Obtain and maintain Intermediate Level Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within one year.
Be available to operate a commercial motor vehicle or perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions while on duty.
Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
A mandatory drug screening is required for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles and small or medium equipment, including equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, graders, lift equipment, small bulldozers, and asphalt repair trucks, for bridge and roadway maintenance.
Perform minor maintenance and servicing of operated equipment, including checking and adding fluids, checking or adjusting brakes, maintaining tire pressure, and cleaning and washing equipment.
Assist with equipment repairs.
Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Perform manual labor related to job assignments, with minimal supervision.
Perform tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, and painting, and assist with assembling and erecting highway signs.
Perform temporary traffic control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Assist with crew activity reports as needed.
Lead and coordinate maintenance crew work, including planning tasks, selecting materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
Respond to emergencies and be on call for 24-hour duty when necessary.