Equipment Operator

Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006906
Location: Northern

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Requisition No:882317

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
496/PALM BEACH OPERATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON:
Ackeemia Sinclair CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Ackeemia.

Sinclairte.fl.us ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $45,259.54 (without CDL) $47,537.62 (with CDL) (Includes Competitive Area Differential)

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.

Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

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

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 Four/Director of Operations/District Maintenance/West Palm Maintenance/Field Support

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 Four | Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$ 38,567.34 - $49,910.67

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing 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; checks and adds fluid, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electric 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/orassistsin 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

Skilled 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
• 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…