HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55003397

Highway Maintenance Technician II

Join the Florida Department of Transportation and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. This position will be responsible for maintaining the state roadway system. 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.
• Ability to read and understand job related materials and fill out reports and forms.
• Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges and / or other highway structures.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral / written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.

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Minimum qualifications include :

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 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, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).