HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - 55009342

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: Highway Maintenance Technician I, District Five, District Maintenance, DeLand Maintenance This position will use a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Preforms Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). The Difference You Will Make: 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. How You Will Grow: 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

Ability to: Read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms; maintain and repair highways bridge and/or other highway structures; communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions; 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; perform minor maintenance on vehicles; operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on-call” (24 hour) duty when necessary.
The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
The incumbent must also be trained and must maintain training certification from the Department of Corrections to supervise inmates.
Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
Class E Driver’s license is required.
This position requires a valid Class (A, B, C, or 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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision.
Operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
Perform pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
Cleans and washes equipment.
Preforms rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Preforms Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)