HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55005002

State of Florida•MIAMI, FL

13d•$36,332 - $47,017•Onsite

About The Position

This position will Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or license; operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck. Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment that they are operating. Cleans and washes equipment. Use a variety of tools and repair roadways. 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 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.
This position requires a 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.
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.
A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
typical construction measuring tools, equipment, or instruments and standard safety techniques.
operating a variety of hand and power tools.
operate and perform pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles and/or mechanized equipment that they are operating.
read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms; maintain and repair highways, bridges 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 a extended period of time.
operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.

Responsibilities

Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or license; operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck.
Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment that they are operating.
Cleans and washes equipment.
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.
Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).