Highway Maintenance Technician Coordinator at Florida Department of Transportation

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Highway Maintenance Technician Coordinator DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITON IN HANDSHAKE!!!! This position will Coordinate, participate, and direct the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and/or the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed. 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 Five Department of Transportation Oviedo Operations 2400 Camp Road, Oviedo, Florida, 32765 Annual Salary Range: $40,879.48 - $52,902.86 Your Specific Responsibilities: Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and/or the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed. 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. Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated. Performs light 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. Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program as needed. Performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools. Motivates crew members to improve the quality of work performed and assists in the evaluation of others. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in crew meetings. Trains crew members in basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Knowledge of: mathematical calculations; standard safety rules and procedures; the procedures, techniques and use of medium/heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures; crew leading principles and practices. Skills in: Skilled in: operating a variety of hand and power tools; operating and performing minor maintenance on medium/heavy equipment and vehicles; filling out reports and forms and maintaining accurate records; communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions. Ability to: Ability to: 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 or 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; work independently and make job related decisions. Other Job-Related Requirements: Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on-call” (24-hour duty) when necessary. 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. 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 and maintains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level. To be in compliance with the district loss prevention program, the Florida Department of Transportation Loss Prevention Procedure, and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. All herbicide applicators shall be licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in three areas: core curriculum, right of way, and aquatics. The Department will allow an employee under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator to train and gain experience for a period not to exceed twelve months, after which they shall be licensed. Minimum Qualifications: Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. One year experience in infrastructure construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. 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 and a tanker endorsement within 10 months of appointment and maintains. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr joinhandshake.com - Jobboard