SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003361

State of Florida•TAMPA, FL

5d•$44,207 - $57,209•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicle.
A Class “B” CDL with air brakes is required at time of hire.
Obtain a CDL Class "A" Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class "A" license within 10 months of appointment to the position.
Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
Mathematical calculations.
Standard safety rules and procedures.
The procedures, techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, and/or other highway structures.
Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles.
Completing job-related reports and forms.
Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Train others.
Read and understand job related materials.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
Stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, 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.
Must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers.
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.
Must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Nice To Haves

A Class “A” CDL is required within 10 months of appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include, but not limited to, road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance.
Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated including but not limited to: check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.
Assists in the repair of operated equipment.
Cleans and washes equipment.
Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew.
Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
Maintains records of operation.
Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Assists with crew activity reports as needed.