Field Operations Supervisor I
Job Location:
Bartow, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:885261
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I -
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number:
Salary: $48372.92 - $62600.25
Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
190 / BARTOW OPERATIONS CENTER
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Madelyn Avalos Boyd
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Biweekly $2188.82
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.
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:
Field Operations Supervisor I
District One/District Maintenance/Bartow Operations Center
This position will supervise crews who perform a variety of roadway maintenance activities on state roads throughout Polk County including pothole repairs shoulder work tree-trimming sidewalk repairs emergency response etc. The Field Operations Supervisor I supports the safety and functionality of Floridas transportation system through hands-on fieldwork and dependable service.
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 1/Bartow Operations Center
2740 State Road 60 W Bartow FL 33830
Annual Salary Range:
$48372.92 - $62600.25
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with motivating training andevaluating employees and planning and directing employees work. Includes the development coordination and participation in the roadside maintenance program. Assist the Maintenance Field Operations Manager in work need surveys by conducting routine highway maintenance inspections. Select materials supplies equipment inspecting planning workloads workflows deadlines work objectives and time utilization for employees. Train crew members in the proper identification and inspection of defective areas.
Provide technical assistance and instruction on roadside defects and determine corrective action required. Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities.
Maintain records of operation. Prepare and maintain daily paperwork such as crew activity reports work orders and daily vehicle check lists. Complete reports and documents required for safety issues personnel matters and equipment usage and repair.
Operate vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections on equipment. Perform light maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment; assist in the repair of equipment; check fluids and add as needed to maintain proper fluid levels; ensure maintenance of proper air pressure in all tires etc.
Perform manual labor in the maintenance of highways and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand pneumatic and electrical tools.
Perform temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic) and provide instruction on the basics of temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic).
Interpret the Maintenance Management System Standards and select the most efficient and productive means of performing assigned work the Florida Department of Transportation Loss Prevention Procedures and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicle accidents.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of basic mathematical principles and calculations.
- Knowledge of standard safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of procedures techniques use of equipment materials associated in the repair and maintenance of highways and other highway structures.
- Knowledge of the maintenance rating program skilled in the operation of a variety of power tools heavy equipment and vehicles.
Skills in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing skilled in preand post-trip inspections required for commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (gvw) of 26000 pounds or more.
Ability to:
- Ability to supervise employees effectively ability to complete reports and forms and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to train and instruct crew members.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to determine work priorities plan organize and coordinate work assignments to ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to work independently and make job related decisions.
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 drivers license (CDL). The incumbent is required to possess or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions. A Class E drivers license is required at time of hire. A CDL Class A Instructional Permit is required within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class A license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment into the position. The incumbent of this position is required to work around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check to work withor aroundDepartment of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must also be trained and must maintain training certification from the Department of Corrections to supervise inmates. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Advanced Level within one year and maintain be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very shorttimeframeand serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
This position requires a valid Class E 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 convictionin the past four (4) years.
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of yourdriverlicense confirmed.
To be considered for employment applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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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 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
