Equipment Operator

Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003801

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Requisition No:866388

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

192 / Fort Myers Operations Center

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:
Kathy Finney

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

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.

The Work You Will Do

Equipment Operator / District One / District Maintenance / Fort Myers Operations Center

This position will perform maintenance and servicing work to maintain the State Road Right of Way.

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 One / 2981 N.E. Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33909

Annual Salary Range

$38,600.87 - $49,954.06

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.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. 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.

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
• MAINTAIN AND REPAIR HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND/OR OTHER HIGHWAY STRUCTURES
• COMMUNICATE BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING,

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