Equipment Operator

Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55005697
Location: Ponce De Leon

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

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

390 / ponce de leon maintenance

open competitive

career service

full-time

contact person: eric rosnick

contact phone number:

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:

equipment operator - district three / ponce de leon maintenance

this position will perform minor maintenance and service work and repairs of equipment, operate a variety of small and medium equipment, perform maintenance on equipment, perform temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic), and perform manual labor.

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:

district three

ponce de leon operations center / ponce de leon maintenance

1723 sunrise circle

ponce de leon, florida 32455

your specific responsibilities:

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. Operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to front end loader, skid steer load, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance;

coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the chemical herbicide program.

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.

the successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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 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…