SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55005906

State of Florida•PONCE DE LEON, FL

9d•$44,207 - $57,209•Onsite

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. This position will operate large equipment, perform maintenance on equipment, perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic), and manual labor. 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

Knowledge of Mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of Standard safety rules and procedures.
Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and Repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.
Skills in Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
Skills in Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles.
Skills in Completing job related reports and forms.
Skills in Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
Ability to Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Ability to Train others.
Ability to Read and understand job related materials.
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.
A valid Class "A" CDL is required.
Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
Incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on call” (24-hour duty) when necessary.
While on-duty status, the position's 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 perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
A valid Class "A" CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is required at the time of hire.
Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.
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.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.

Responsibilities

Operate 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.
Perform 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.
Assist in the repair of operated equipment.
Clean and wash equipment.
Coordinate, participate, and direct the maintenance activity of the assigned crew.
Assist in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
Maintain records of operation.
Prepare and maintain daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
Perform independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Perform rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Train crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Assist with crew activity reports as needed.