Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator

Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator

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 work you will do:

• Coordinate, participate, and direct the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Assist in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
• Maintain records of operation.
• Prepare and maintain daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
• Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; operate vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated.
• Perform light maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assist in the repairs of this equipment.
• Perform manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
• Motivate crew members to improve the quality of work performed and assist in the evaluation of others.
• Communicate on a regular basis with employees both individually and in crew meetings.
• Train crew members in basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of mathematical calculations, standard safety rules and procedures, the procedures, techniques and use of medium/heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, and/or other highway structures; crew leading principles and practices.
• Skills in operating a variety of 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 both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
• Ability to train others, read and understand job-related materials, 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, on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic, stand for an extended period of time, work independently and make job related decisions.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
None

Other job-related requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be "on-call" (24-hour duty) when necessary.
• While on-duty status, the positions 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.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
• A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire.
• A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• One year of experience in infrastructure construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire.
• Possess a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtain a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the…