EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006020

Requisition No: 851464 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006020

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006020 

Salary:  $37,769.94 - $48,878.74 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

393 / Marianna Operations

390 / Ponce de Leon Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

Interviews for this position will be held at the Road to Your Future hiring event on

May 6, 2025, at the Washington County Ag Center in Chipley.

Details about the hiring event can be found at www.roadtoyourfuture.com.

Applications will be accepted until 3 pm CDT on May 6th or

until all interview slots have been filled.

CONTACT PERSON:  Jennifer Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  (850) 330-1592

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

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.

Our Vision

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

This position will conduct routine maintenance on roads and bridges and engage in manual labor related to job assignments, including tree trimming and the assembly and erection of highway signs.

The Difference You Will Make:

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. 

How You Will Grow:

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. 

Where You Will Work:

This posting is for positions at multiple locations:  

Marianna Operations                                      Ponce de Leon Operations

2956 State Correctional Road                        1723 Sunrise Circle

Marianna, FL 32448                                        Ponce de Leon, FL 32455

 Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform 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.  Clean and washes equipment.  After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operate 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.  Coordinate, participate, and direct the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program.

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

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

Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assist with crew activity reports as needed.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Knowledge:

• Knowledge of mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures.

Skills:

• Skilled in operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skilled in operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles.

Abilities:

• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• 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 stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class "E" driver’s license at the time of hire.  Must 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. 
• Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain. 
• All herbicide applicators shall be licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in three areas: core curriculum, right-of-way, and aquatics.  The Department will allow an employee under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator to train and gain experience for a period not to exceed 12 months, after which they shall be licensed.

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.  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.
• 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 must obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.

This position requires a valid Class E driver’s 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:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. 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.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver 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.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.