Equipment Operator

requisition no:870972

agency: department of transportation

working title: equipment operator -

pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $38,542.37 - $49,878.36

posting closing date: 03/13/2026

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

cost center 591 / deland maintenance

career service

full-time

contact person: debra graham

contact phone number:

contact email address: debra.grahamte.fl.us

hiring salary range: $1,752.37 ($45,561.62 annually)

• 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.

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 five /deland maintenance

this position will perform minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment. After obtaining the required cdl permit or license, operates vehicles and a variety of small to medium equipment. Performs temporary traffic control (mot).

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.

deland operations

1650 north kepler road

deland, florida 32724

$38,542.37 - $49,878.36

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, 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 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.

• mathematical calculations.
• standard safety rules and procedures.

• operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles.

• operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.
• maintain and repair highways, bridges,…