Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator

Position: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR - 55003433

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highway maintenance tech coordinator -

date: sep 23, 2026

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requisition no:884231

agency: department of transportation

working title: highway maintenance tech coordinator -

state of florida department of transportation job posting description 796 / tampa operations center open competitive career service contact person: lajada wilson contact phone number:  hiring salary range: $1,569.11 - $2,030.61 / biweekly range $40,796.76 - $52,795.80 / annual range anticipated biweekly salary: $1,664.96

a competitive area differential (cad) additive in the amount of $561.16 will be added to the annual salary.

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.

highway maintenance technician coordinator / tampa operations center

the work you will do:

this position will coordinate, participate and direct the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and assembly and erection of highway signs.

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:

florida department of transportation

tampa operations center

tampa, fl 33619

your specific responsibilities:

coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program and/or the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.

upon receipt of the required cdl instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated. Performs light 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.

performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.

motivates crew members to improve the quality of work performed and assists in the evaluation of others. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in crew meetings. Trains crew members in basic temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic).

performs 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…