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Requisition No:853067
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $43413.89 - $56182.69
Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
491 / BROWARD OPERATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Jacqueline Francois
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1669.77 - $2160.87/biweekly range / $43413.89 - $56182.69/annual range
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.
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 states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states 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:
Senior Equipment Operator District Four / Director of Operations / District Maintenance/ Ft Laud Maint - Roadway Repair
This position will operate various vehicles and heavy equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance perform minor equipment maintenance and assist with repairs and cleaning. Lead and coordinate the work of a maintenance crew including planning tasks selecting materials maintaining records and preparing reports. Also perform manual labor temporary traffic control basic carpentry masonry painting and helps install highway signs. Train crew members in equipment operation and traffic control procedures.
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 agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Four Broward Operations
5548 NW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Annual Salary Range:
$43413.89 - $56182.69
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include but not limited to road graders sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated including but not limited to check and add fluids checks/adjusts brakes maintains proper air pressure in all tires etc. Assists in the repair of operated equipment. Cleans and washes equipment. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
Coordinates participates and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew. 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 dailypaperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Performs rough carpentry masonry painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic 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
- the procedures techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways bridges and/or other highway structures
Skills in:
- operating a variety of hand and power tools
- operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles
- completing job-related reports and forms
- communicating both verbally and in writing including following oral/written instructions
Ability to:
- operate a variety of heavy equipment
- 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
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- Due to the nature of this position the incumbent must respond to emergencies 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 Drivers License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
- A Class B CDL is required at time of hire. Obtain a CDL Class A Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class A license within 10 months of appointment to the position. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
- A Class B CDL with air brakes is required at time of hire. Obtain a CDL Class A Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class A license within 10 months of appointment to the position.
This position requires a valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Departments Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
- three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
- any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
- a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
- a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past four (4) years.
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse as required for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.
Applicants hired for this position with a Class B license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class A license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position. Once the CLP is obtained candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse as required for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Departments Drivers Record Requirements Policy. The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements. The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee as well as any additional training and re-test costs and the CDL fee. If the employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL the employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard Room 214 St. Petersburg Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112 Florida Statutes and the Florida Department of Transportations Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at for assistance.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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 Workplace Act.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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