HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR - 55006070

State of Florida•MIAMI, FL

3d•$40,855 - $52,871•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a hands-on lead worker within FDOT District Operations, providing leadership, coordination, and technical support for highway maintenance activities with an emphasis on concrete operations and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include coordinating daily maintenance operations for highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure; directing crew workflows to ensure deadlines, work objectives, and safety standards are met; and assisting with planning, inspections, materials coordination, and operational documentation such as crew activity reports and vehicle logs. The role also involves performing manual labor, operating medium-to-heavy equipment, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with equipment repairs. Additionally, this position oversees Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) implementation in accordance with FDOT standards, promotes workplace safety, and supports crew development through training, communication, and leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality maintenance operations.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
One year 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.
Must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures.
Knowledge of the 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 vehicles.
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 materials.
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.
Must respond to emergencies when necessary.
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.
While on-duty status, the position's 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.
Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.
Must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query once the CLP is obtained.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of 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.
Performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license.
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 Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
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).