HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR - 55007524

State of Florida

About The Position

Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator - District Four/Director of Operations / District Maintenance / West Palm Beach Maintenance – Field Support This position will assist with maintaining records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists. Operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated. Performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Mathematical calculations
Knowledge of: Standard safety rules and procedures
Knowledge of: Procedures, techniques and use of medium/heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures
Knowledge of: Crew leading principles and practices
Skills in: Operating a variety of hand and power tools
Skills in: Operating and performing minor maintenance on medium/heavy equipment and vehicle
Skills in: Filling out reports and forms and maintaining accurate records
Skills in: Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions
Ability to: Train others
Ability to: Read and understand job-related material
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: Stand for an extended period of time
Ability to: Work independently and make job-related decisions
Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies 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 and maintains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level.
Possess a valid Class E driver’s license and obtain a Class B CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.
All herbicide applicators shall be licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in three areas: core curriculum, right of way, and aquatics. The Department will allow an employee under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator to train and gain experience for a period not to exceed twelve months, after which they shall be licensed.
Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. One year’s experience in infrastructure construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire. A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position.
The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and/or the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed.
Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
Maintains records of operation.
Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
Operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated.
Performs light 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.
Performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Motivates crew members to improve the quality of work performed and assists in the evaluation of others.
Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in crew meetings.
Trains crew members in basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).