HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007593

State of Florida•Indian River Estates, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will play a critical role in maintaining FDOT’s infrastructure to an optimal level and for the safety of the traveling public by performing routine roadway maintenance activities. This position also contributes to emergency response and restoration efforts due to natural disasters throughout the State of Florida.

Requirements

Knowledge of typical construction measuring tools, equipment, or instruments and standard safety techniques
Skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools
Skills to operate and perform pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles and/or mechanized equipment that they are operating
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 operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment
Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies
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
Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it
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
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.
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.
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.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
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

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 temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.