HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55003463

Highway Maintenance Technician II

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.

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.

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.

This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway system. 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.

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.

Your specific responsibilities include operating a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment, performing pre-trip inspection / minor maintenance on vehicles / equipment, using a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways, performing rough carpentry, masonry, painting and / or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs, and performing Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities : knowledge of typical construction measuring tools, equipment, or instruments and standard safety techniques; skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools; and the ability to read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms. Other job-related requirements include responding to emergencies, working with or around Department of Corrections inmates, obtaining certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year, and possessing a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtaining a Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months. Minimum qualifications include possessing a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtaining a Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months.

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. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.