Equipment Operator

Requisition No:868315 Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
Salary: $38,600.87 - $49,954.06 Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2026

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 390 / Ponce de Leon Maintenance OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME

Eric Rosnick
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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.

All applicants must provide their own work. AI tools are strictly prohibited for qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews.

Citizenship:
Must be a United States citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Florida Department of Transportation provides a safe statewide transportation system that promotes efficient movement, supports economic competitiveness, prioritizes the environment, and preserves quality of life.

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and strives to be congestion and fatality free.

Equipment Operator - District Three / Ponce de Leon Maintenance. Perform minor maintenance and service work, operate a variety of small and medium equipment, maintain equipment, perform temporary traffic control and manual labor.

Through cooperation, coordination, and collaboration, you will contribute to a strong culture of Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

FDOT encourages growth through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development via learning management systems.

District Three – Ponce de Leon Operations Center / Ponce de Leon Maintenance 1723 Sunrise Circle Ponce de Leon, Florida 32455

• Maintain and service equipment, check and add fluids, adjust brakes, maintain tire pressure, and clean equipment.
• Operate a variety of small and medium equipment including front end loader, skid steer, grader, lift equipment, bulldozer, and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
• Perform independent manual labor with minimal supervision.
• Assist with tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and assembly of highway signs.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) and assist with crew activity reports.

• Mathematical calculations
• Standard safety rules and procedures
• Operating hand and power tools
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles
• Read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms
• Maintain and repair highways, bridges, and other structures
• Communicate verbally and in writing; follow oral/written instructions
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend frequently
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and on various terrains at heights or in high volume traffic
• Work independently; stand for an extended period of time

• Valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes required at time of hire
• Certify in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain
• All herbicide applicators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in core curriculum, right-of-way, and aquatics
• Under direct supervision of a licensed applicator, employee may train and gain experience up to twelve months before licensure

• Respond to emergencies when necessary
• Ready to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or perform CMV safety-sensitive functions on a routine basis
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates

• One year experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles
• Valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes required at time of hire
• Valid…