Senior Equipment Operator

Position: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003232
Requisition no: 868974

agency: department of transportation

working title: senior equipment operator
- pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $44,325.92 - $57,362.95

posting closing date: 02/26/2026

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

194 / manatee operations center

open competitive

career service

full-time

contact person: tammy albritton

contact phone number:

contact email address: tammy.albrittonte.fl.us

hiring salary range: with class "a" cdl $2,002.02 or with class "b" cdl $1,901.92

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 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:

senior 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.

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:

manatee operations center

14000 sr 64 east

bradenton, fl 34212

annual salary range:

$44,325.92 - $57,362.95

your specific responsibilities:

upon receipt of the required cdl instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include, but not limited to, road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated including but not limited to: check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.

Assists in the repair of operated equipment. Cleans and washes equipment.

coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.

performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments

performs temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic).

performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.

trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic 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:

• mathematical calculations
• standard safety rules and procedures
• the procedures, techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.

skills in:

• operating a variety of hand and power tools
• operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles
• completing job related reports and forms
• communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.

ability to:

• operate a variety of heavy equipment
• train others; read and understand job related materials
• 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…