Equipment Operator

The Florida Department of Transportation

Job Title:

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -

Requisition No: 875397

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Location:

District Three, Midway Operations Center, 17 Commerce Blvd., Midway, FL 32343

• Performs minor maintenance and servicing work on any type of equipment, assists in repairs, checks and adds fluids, adjusts brakes, maintains tire air pressure, cleans and washes equipment.
• Obtains Instructional CDL permit or license and operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment (dump truck, front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer, asphalt repair truck) while performing bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities and oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
• Uses 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 assists in assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Performs Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and assists with crew activity reports as needed.

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.

Abilities:

• 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, terrains, and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
• Work independently.
• Stand for an extended period of time.

• Possess a valid Class “E” Driver’s License and obtain a Class “B” CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse for pre‑employment query as required.
• Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.

• Respond to emergencies and be readily available to operate CMV or perform other safety‑sensitive functions as required.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates and obtain necessary training, certification and satisfactory criminal background check.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
• Applicants must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Requires one year experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Class “E” Driver’s License required at time of hire.
• CDL Class “B” License Instructional Permit required within 60 days of appointment and obtain CDL Class “B” license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
• Acceptable driving record as defined by policy.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Tuition waiver for public college courses.

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