Address
Form of workRequisition No: 825873
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55008274
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55008274
Salary: $41,668.50 - $53,923.94
Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 593 / Oviedo Maintenance
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Grace Rodriguez
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: grace.rodriguez2@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,995.00
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:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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: 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position. Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of highways, and/or other highway facilities. 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 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.
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.
