EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55008960
Company: State of Florida
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 753902
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55008960
Position Number: 55008960
Salary: $35,023.10 - $45,324.01
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2023
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 592 / Leesburg Operations
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Marilyn Booth
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-326-7730
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: marilyn.booth@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,584.75
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:
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 http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social
Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates
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 Instructional Permit at the
time of hire and an acceptable driving record in accordance with
the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. A Class B
Commercial Driver's License (CDL ) with air brakes must be obtained
within 10 months of appointment to the position. An unacceptable
driving record is defined as any of the following:
Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver
license confirmed.
A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful
candidate.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a CDL,
candidates who already possess a CDL must register with the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a
pre-employment query. Click here to register for the
Clearinghouse.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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; Supervises
Department of Corrections inmates crew 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of mathematical
calculations; standard safety rules and procedures. Skilled in:
Operating a variety of hand and power tools; operating and
performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and
vehicles. Ability to: operate a variety of heavy equipment; read
and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and
forms; maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway
structures; communicate both verbally and in writing, including
following oral/written instructions; develop and maintain effective
working relationships with others; lift, carry, and handle up to 50
pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a
frequent basis; work outdoors in various weather conditions on
various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic;
work independently; stand for an extended period of time.
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. A valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's
License) Instructional Permit is required at time of hire. Obtain a
valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment
to the position. 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. The incumbent must satisfactorily pass a criminal
background check to work with or around Department of Corrections
inmates. The incumbent must also be trained and must maintain
training certification from the Department of Corrections to
supervise inmates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires one year of experience operating
small/medium equipment and vehicles. Possess a valid Class "B" CDL
(Commercial Driver's License) Instructional Permit is required at
time of hire. A valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes is required
within 10 months of appointment to the position.
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 candidate 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.
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