BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55004207
Requisition No: 839737
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55004207
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55004207
Salary: $43,819.20 - $56,707.20
Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2024
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State of Florida Department of Transportation
Job Posting Description
235 / Bridge Maintenance & Operations
Open Competitive
Career Service
Contact Person: Allison Hancock
Contact Phone Number: 386-961-7015
Contact Email Address: Allison.Hancock@dot.state.fl.us
Anticipated Bi-Weekly Hiring Salary: $1,982.77
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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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!
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 Transportation’s 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 Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
This position requires a valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
- three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
- any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
- a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 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 4 years
Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Performs routine maintenance, structural repairs, and emergency repairs to bridges and ancillary structures. Operates lift equipment such as bucket trucks and platform trucks. Operates and maintains the maintenance Under Bridge Inspection Machine.
Performs maintenance inspections, routine maintenance, routine repairs, and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
Plans and organizes work needs for maintenance and repair of bridges and ancillary structures. Directs and trains assistants in the performance of routine maintenance and repairs of bridges and ancillary structures.
Performs operational maintenance and periodic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of bridge and ancillary structures maintenance and repair methods and processes
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
- Skilled in maintenance and repair work.
- Skilled in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to work from lift equipment and ladders, climb stairs, and work at heights of 50 feet or greater.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs. from ground level.
- Ability to crawl and work in confined spaces.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes is required at time of hire. While on-duty status, the position’s incumbent must be readily available to operate a commercial 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.
To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents. This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations. This position has on-call responsibilities for returning to work to handle emergency situations or other needed activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, highways or bridges, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades (720 classroom hours will substitute for each year of the required experience). Possesses a valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at the time of hire.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
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. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville