EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003345

Florida State JobsTampa, FL, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Equipment Operator - 55003345

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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 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.

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.

Florida Department of Transportation

Tampa Operations Center

2822 Leslie Rd

Tampa, FL 33619

Performs minor 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. Cleans and washes equipment. After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operates 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. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision.

Performs tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting and / or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.

Performs 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

Skills in :

Operating a variety of hand and power tools

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

Stand for an extended period of time.

Licensure / Registration / Certification Requirements :

N / A

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.

Possess a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtain a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

While on duty status, the positions incumbent must be 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 performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.

Obtains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Intermediate Level within one year and maintains.

The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Minimum qualifications :

Requires 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;

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.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

$25,000 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 : https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

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.

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. 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.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

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