EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Equipment Operator

Join the Florida Department of Transportation and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility, and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

The work you will do:

• Operate vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment while performing bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Use a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
• Perform tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
• Assist with crew activity reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The difference you will make:

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.

How you will grow:

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.

Where you will work:

District Four | Palm Beach Operations

7900 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range: $ 38,523.06 - $ 49,853.37

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your specific responsibilities:

• Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment.
• Checks and adds fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.
• Cleans and washes equipment.
• After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; dump truck, front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision.
• Performs tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
• Assists with crew activity reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of mathematical calculations
• Standard safety rules and procedures
• Skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment
• 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
• Work independently
• Stand for an extended period of time

Other job-related requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Obtains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintains.

Minimum qualifications:

• Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• 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.
• An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation; any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years; a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.
• 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.
• 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.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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