HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR - 55003353

State of Florida•TAMPA, FL

4d•$40,771 - $52,762•Onsite

About The Position

This position will coordinate, participate and direct the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and assembly and erection of highway signs. 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

MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
STANDARD SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES
THE PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES AND USE OF MEDIUM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND/OR OTHER HIGHWAY STRUCTURES; CREW LEADING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES.
OPERATING A VARIETY OF HAND AND POWER TOOLS
OPERATING AND PERFORMING MINOR MAINTENANCE ON MEDIUM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
FILLING OUT REPORTS AND FORMS AND MAINTAINING ACCURATE RECORDS
COMMUNICATING BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING, INCLUDING FOLLOWING ORAL/WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
TRAIN OTHERS
READ AND UNDERSTAND JOB-RELATED MATERIALS
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
LIFT, CARRY, AND HANDLE UP TO 50 POUNDS
STOOP, CLIMB, SQUAT, PUSH, PULL, CRAWL OR BEND ON A FREQUENT BASIS
WORK OUTDOORS IN VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS, ON VARIOUS TERRAINS AND AT VARIOUS HEIGHTS OR IN HIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC
STAND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND MAKE JOB RELATED DECISIONS.
Must respond to emergencies 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 and maintains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level.
The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
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.
Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
One year of experience in infrastructure, construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
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.
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.
Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.
Upon hire, this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.

Nice To Haves

The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding.
An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements.
The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee.
If the employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

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.
Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; 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).