Equipment Operator

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Requisition No:867793

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -

Contact Person: Tammy Albritton

Contact Phone:

Hiring Bweekly Salary Range: with class “B” CDL $1,752.37 or with class “E” $1,664.75

Hours Per Week: 40

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 not available.

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.

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.

Equipment Operator – District One / District Construction / Manatee Operations Center. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining our roadways. The incumbent will operate small to medium equipment and vehicles, use a variety of hand tools, repair/replace signs and trim trees. This position will perform Temporary Traffic Control in work zones and road closures.

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.

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.

Manatee Operations Center – 14000 SR 64 East

$38,581.03 - $49,928.39

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.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electric 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 of: Mathematical calculations; standard safety rules and procedures.

Skills in: Operating a variety of hand and power tools; operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles.

Ability to: Operate heavy equipment; read and understand job‑related materials and fill out reports and forms; maintain and repair highways, bridges and other highway structures; communicate verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; lift, carry, handle up to 50 pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend frequently; work outdoors in various weather conditions and…