EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003381

Equipment Operator - Tampa Operations Center

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 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. 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 : Equipment Operator / Tampa Operations Center This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway systems. 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.

Where you will work : Tampa Operations Center 2822 Leslie Rd Tampa, FL 33619

Your specific responsibilities include : Performing minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assisting in the repairs of this equipment; checking and adding fluids, checking / adjusting brakes, maintaining proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleaning and washing equipment. After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operating vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; dump truck, front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance. Overseeing crews performing maintenance activities. Using a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Performing independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision. Performing tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting and / or assisting in the assembly and erection of highway signs. Performing Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assisting with crew activity reports as needed.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities : Knowledge of mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures. Skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools and operating and performing minor maintenance on small / medium equipment and vehicles. Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment, read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms, maintain and repair highways, bridges and / or other highway structures, communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral / written instructions, 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, work independently, and stand for an extended period of time.

Other job-related requirements include : Responding to emergencies and being "on-call" (24-hour duty) when necessary. Possessing a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtaining a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtaining a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment. Being 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, or on a routine basis performing other CMV safety-sensitive functions. Obtaining certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Intermediate Level within one year and maintaining. Working with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Minimum qualifications include : One year of experience operating small / medium equipment and vehicles. 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. 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 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. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant. Applicants hired for this position with a Class E 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 B 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 Department's Driver's 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.