Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR

Requisition No: 878002 | Agency:
Department of Transportation, Tampa Operations Center, Tampa, FL 33619.

• Coordinate, participate in, and direct maintenance activities for the chemical herbicide program and assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Select materials, supplies, and equipment; inspect, plan workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees.
• Maintain records of operation and prepare daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and vehicle checklists.
• Operate vehicles and medium/heavy equipment upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or license; perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Perform light maintenance and servicing work on equipment, including checking and adding fluids, adjusting brakes, and maintaining tire pressure.
• Perform manual labor in maintenance of highways, bridges, and highway facilities using hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
• Motivate crew members, evaluate performance, and train crew members in basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
• Execute Temporary Traffic Control operations.

Knowledge: Mathematical calculations;
Standard safety rules and procedures; procedures, techniques, and use of medium/heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, and other highway structures; crew leading principles and practices.

Skills: Operating hand and power tools; operating and performing minor maintenance on medium/heavy equipment and vehicles; filling out reports and forms and maintaining accurate records; communicating verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.

Abilities: Train others; read and understand job-related materials; develop and maintain effective working relationships; 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 heights; stand for extended periods; work independently and make job-related decisions.

None required, but a CDL Class B license is required within 10 months of appointment. A Class E driver’s license is required at time of hire. A CDL Class B license instructional permit must be obtained within 60 days of appointment.

• Respond to emergencies and be on-call (24‑hour duty) as required.
• Maintain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety‑sensitive function certification.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or one year of infrastructure construction or maintenance experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Class E driver’s license and CDL Class B license (instructional permit and air‑brake license) as specified above.

A valid Class E driver license with a driving record that meets the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. Employers will review the driving record and confirm license status during hiring.

• Annual salary: $40,860.63 – $52,878.46 (biweekly range $1,571.56 – $2,033.79).
• Competitive Area Differential additive: $561.16 annually.
• 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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Eligible veterans may receive preference in employment. Documentation requirements are provided by Florida statutes and the agency’s Plan.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Contact the Human Resources Office as needed.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with State law.