Equipment Operator

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Position Title: Equipment Operator

Requisition No: 876046

Agency: Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $38,593.58 – $49,944.63

Location: 2981 N.E. Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33909

• Perform minor maintenance and servicing on equipment used in state road and bridge maintenance.
• Check and add fluids, adjust brakes, maintain air pressure in all tires, and keep equipment clean.
• Operate vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment (dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, grader, lift equipment, bulldozer, asphalt repair truck) after obtaining the required instructional CDL permit or license.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools for bridge and roadway maintenance tasks.
• Perform manual labor as needed, including tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and assisting with highway sign assembly.
• Execute Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) duties and assist with crew activity reports as required.

• Mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment safely.
• Maintain and repair highway and bridge structures.
• Communicate verbally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds; perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Work independently and stand for extended periods.

• Must respond to emergencies, 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 and a Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months.
• Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates; be responsive to emergency situations.

• One year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Valid Class "E" driver’s license at time of hire.
• Instructions for obtaining CDL as outlined above.
• Acceptable driving record as defined by the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

• 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 per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• Applicants may need to provide a Social Security Number for verifications.
• Male applicants over the age of 60 must register with the Selective Service System unless exempt.

• Veterans eligible for preference per Chapter 295, Florida Statutes; documentation required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Department of Transportation is an EEO employer pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

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