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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003351 (TAMPA, FL, US, 33619)

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Requisition No: 882188 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003351 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55003351 Salary: $38,555.73 - $49,895.65 Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator <a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a>STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 796 / Tampa Operations Center OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Lajada Wilson CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3255 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,482.91 - $1,919.06 / biweekly range $38,555.73 - $49,895.65 / annual range ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,581.69 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $769.60 will be added to the annual salary. 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. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. . 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 / Tampa Operations Center This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway system. 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: Florida Department of Transportation Tampa Operations Center 2822 Leslie Rd Tampa, FL 33619 Your Specific Responsibilities: 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: <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Mathematical calculations.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Standard safety rules and procedures.</li> </ul> Skills in: <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Operating a variety of hand and power tools.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles</li> </ul> Ability to: <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Operate a variety of heavy equipment.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work outdoors in various weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work independently.</li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Stand for an extended period of time.</li> </ul> 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. 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. 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. 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: <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" start="1" type="1"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">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.</li> </ol> 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. 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 <a>here</a> to register for the Clearinghouse. To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11. 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. <div style="border:none;border-top:solid black 3.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in;background-color:white"> The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:  </div> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width:880.0px;background-color:white;border-collapse:collapse;height:135.885px" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:135.885px"> <td style="width:452.205px;padding:0.0in;border:medium none currentcolor" valign="top"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Dental, vision and supplemental insurances </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">State of Florida retirement package </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">10 paid holidays a year </li> </ul> </td> <td style="width:425.573px;padding:0.0in;border:medium none currentcolor" valign="top"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Generous vacation and sick leave </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Career advancement opportunities </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Tuition waiver for public college courses </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A variety of training opportunities </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 3.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0in"> For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Hill%40dot.state.fl.us%7C1b05f6cc78404168722108d9f86420cb%7Cdb21de5dbc9c420c8f3f8f08f85b5ada%7C0%7C0%7C637813931195761858%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=3POI7SRd37PUUZjr%2BSFguwDJAZD%2FEhRwtT9rYeyz2PY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/</a> </div> 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. 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 <a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545">here</a>. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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