HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55008274

Requisition No: 852366 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55008274

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008274 

Salary:  $43,153.23-$55,845.36 

Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

593 / Oviedo Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Kristin Johnson

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kristin.Johnson@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,659.74 - $2,147.90 / Biweekly Range / $43,153.23 - $55,845.36/ Annual Range

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:

Highway Maintenance Specialist/District Five/District Maintenance/Oviedo Maintenance

This position will (Coordinate with supervisor in the activities of the Department of Correction's contract of maintenance activities and/or In-House Field Crews.

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:

District Five Department of Transportation Oviedo Operations 2400 Camp Road, Oviedo, Florida, 32765

Annual Salary Range:

$43,153.23 - $55,845.36

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate with supervisor in the activities of the Department of Correction's contract of maintenance activities and/or In-House Field Crews. Prepares accurate daily crew reports, work needs surveys to identify deficiencies, reviewing work order request, coordinating with other crews and/or resources as directed and scheduling crews to complete work. Operate a squad truck with trailer attachments for the transport of crews or inmates and supplies, and/or specialized equipment to perform roadway/roadside maintenance activities.

Inspect work of inmate crews and/or In-House Field Crews to ensure that priority, production, quality, efficiency, and customer service are properly addressed and accounted for. Conducts meetings with crew leaders and crew members to evaluate concerns and establish plans to improve job performance. Provide and/or participate in work zone traffic control for various activities, in accordance with current Florida Department of Transportation standards.

Coordinate as directed with contracts, warehouse, shop, front office, and other support areas to resolve issues. Schedules crews to address work orders, customer complaints, natural disasters and other emergency and on-call/call out situations.

Provide technical training, insight, and direction to crew members to ensure appropriate methods are used to complete quality work products. Ensure that time, materials, and equipment are tracked by Maintenance Management System standards and work is completed within the terms of the agreement and/or as assigned.

Determine the type and amount of materials and supplies from the warehouse for each crew on an as-needed basis and ensure correct charging of site location, crew and request.

Performs minor operational maintenance and ensures proper periodic preventative maintenance schedule is performed in a timely manner and equipment is kept in good working condition by coordinating with local automotive shop. Ensure proper preparation of shop work order documentation.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of highways, and/or other highway facilities.

Skills in:

• Skilled in using construction measuring tools, equipment, and/or instruments; in listening to and following directions; in meeting established deadlines; in reading, writing and basic math; in directing the work of others.

Ability to:

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, coordinate, report, and properly complete work assignments; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; to operate a motor vehicle and other mechanical equipment; to maintain, repair, and report highways, bridges, and/or other highway structures; to work from high elevations, above water, in high volume traffic areas, and outdoors; to walk, kneel, bend, twist, lift and carry 50 pounds; to learn to use a computer and software programs to aid with job duties.

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 position's incumbent must be readily available to operate a commercial vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of commercial driver 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. To be in compliance with the district loss prevention program, the Florida Department of Transportation Loss Prevention Procedure, and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. Requires one year of infrastructure experience or maintenance experience. An additional year of experience, for a total of two years’ experience, in infrastructure structure or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School equivalency. Possess a valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at time of hire. Obtains a Tanker Endorsement within six months and maintains.

This position requires a valid Class B 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:

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.