Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator -

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.

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.

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: FDOT D2 Lake City Bridge 710 NW Lake Jeffery Road Lake City, FL 32055

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 is 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.
• Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures.
• Skill in operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.
• Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

Other job-related requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes at the time of hire.
• To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents.
• While on-duty status, the position incumbent must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) consistent with the type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
• Obtain Certification in Maintenance of Traffic – Intermediate Level within one year and maintains.
• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum qualifications:

• One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment and possess a valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes at the time of hire.
• This position requires a valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free…