HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - 55010370
About The Position
This position will perform a variety of roadway maintenance activities on state roads throughout Polk County, including pothole repairs, shoulder work, tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, emergency response, etc. The Highway Maintenance Technician I supports the safety and functionality of Florida’s transportation system through hands-on fieldwork and dependable service. 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
- 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 on vehicles.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
- Class E driver’s license is required.
- Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
- Must respond to emergencies.
- Must be trained and must maintain training certification from the Department of Corrections to supervise inmates.
- Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
- Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
- Must be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
- Must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS (for male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962).
Nice To Haves
- Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.
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.
- Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
- Cleans and washes equipment.
- Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
- Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
