SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55004817

State of Florida•Saint Augustine Beach, FL

25d•$44,205 - $57,207•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a Senior Equipment Operator for its St. Augustine Maintenance office in District Two. The position supports bridge and roadway maintenance by operating vehicles and large equipment, including road graders, sewer cleaners, and hydraulic excavators. The employee also performs minor equipment maintenance and servicing, cleans equipment, and assists with repairs. The role coordinates, participates in, and directs assigned crew maintenance activities. It involves assisting with materials and equipment selection, inspecting work, planning workloads and workflows, and monitoring deadlines, objectives, and time use. The employee maintains operating records and daily paperwork, performs related manual labor and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), and may perform rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and highway-sign assembly and erection. The operator trains crew members in heavy-equipment operation and basic MOT. The position is based at 3600 DOT Road, St. Augustine, Florida. The incumbent must be available for emergency response and on-call duty when necessary, and may be required to work nights or weekends. The employee works with or around Department of Corrections inmates and may work with or around hazardous materials. A valid Class A CDL is required at hire, and Intermediate-level Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) certification must be obtained within one year and maintained.

Requirements

At least two years of experience operating small or medium equipment and vehicles.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of hire, with an acceptable driving record under the Department’s policy.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for the required pre-employment query and pass mandatory drug screening.
Obtain Intermediate-level Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within one year and maintain it.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations, standard safety rules and procedures, and procedures, techniques, and equipment used to maintain and repair highways, bridges, or other highway structures.
Skill in operating hand and power tools; operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles; completing job-related reports and forms; and communicating verbally and in writing and following instructions.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, train others, read and understand job-related materials, and develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds; frequently stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend; work outdoors in varied weather, terrain, heights, or high-volume traffic; and stand for extended periods.
U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
Provide a Social Security Number for required verifications.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles and large equipment, including road graders, sewer cleaners, and hydraulic excavators, for bridge and roadway maintenance.
Perform minor maintenance and servicing of equipment and vehicles, assist with repairs, check and add fluids, check or adjust brakes, maintain tire pressure, and clean equipment.
Coordinate, participate in, and direct the maintenance activities of the assigned crew.
Assist with selecting materials, supplies, and equipment; inspecting work; and planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization.
Maintain operation records and prepare daily paperwork, including crew activity reports and daily vehicle checklists.
Perform manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Perform Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
Perform rough carpentry, masonry, and painting, and/or assist with assembling and erecting highway signs.
Train crew members in heavy-equipment operation and basic MOT, and assist with crew activity reports as needed.
Respond to emergencies and remain on call when necessary.