Senior Equipment Operator

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Requisition No:868968

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

190 / Bartow Operations Center

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

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Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

Senior Equipment Operator

District One/District Maintenance/Bartow Operations Center

This position will operate and maintain heavy equipment, perform manual labor, and complete daily reports. This position leads and trains crew members while planning work, selecting materials, and maintaining records.

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.

District One/Bartow Operations Center

2740 State Road 60 W

Bartow, FL 33830

$44,325.92 - $57,362.95

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 and assists in the repairs of this equipment; check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.

Cleans and washes equipment.

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, work flows, 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.

Knowledge of:

• 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

Skills in:

• Operating a variety of hand and power tools
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on…