Highway Maintenance Tech II Trainee - 55002799

State of Florida•Spring Hill, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Tech II Trainee Program is a structured, two-year, entry-level opportunity designed to help you launch a career as a licensed CDL professional with the Florida Department of Transportation. Participants are expected to remain with the program for its full duration as a condition of the Department covering CDL-related training and testing. As an applicant, you must possess a valid Class “E” Driver’s License at the time of application and commit to fulfill a two-year requirement to the program. This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway systems. 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

Possess a valid Class “E” Driver’s License at the time of application.
Commit to fulfill a two-year requirement to the program.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.
Knowledge of typical construction measuring tools, equipment, or instruments and standard safety techniques.
Skilled in operating a variety of hand and power tools.
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 stand for an extended period of time.
Ability to perform minor maintenance and/or repair jobs.
A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire.
A CDL Class "B" License Instructional Permit is required within 90 days of hire and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 12 months of employment.
Valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.

Nice To Haves

Participants are expected to remain with the program for its full duration as a condition of the Department covering CDL-related training and testing.

Responsibilities

Assists with operating a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck once a Class B License Instructional Permit is obtained.
Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
Cleans and washed equipment.
Uses small hand, power and pneumatic tools. Examples include shovels, hammers, drills, handheld string and blade trimmers, push mowers, saws, jackhammers, etc.
Repairs and/or replaces guardrails, attenuators and/or fences.
Assists in the repair of asphalt/concrete surfaces.
Cuts, trims, and removes trees, shrubs and vegetation.
Assists in shoulder restoration including mulching, seeding, fertilizing, etc.
Removes litter and debris.
Performs large and small machine mowing.
Assists in repair, replacement and/or cleaning of drainage structures.
Assists in installation and/or removal of signs.
Inspects and performs light maintenance on tools, equipment and vehicles.
Flags traffic and/or places or removes traffic control devices.