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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

fdot northeast floridaLake City, FL

yesterday

Occupations

Highway Maintenance WorkersCorrectional Officers and JailersMaintenance and Repair Workers, General

Industries

Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionCorrectional InstitutionsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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Highway Maintenance Technician IIJoin 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.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
  • Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities.
  • Operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment that they are operating.
  • Cleans and washes equipment.
  • Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
  • Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision.
  • Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
  • Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of typical construction measuring tools, equipment, or instruments and standard safety techniques.
  • Skilled in operating a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Skilled in operating and performing pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles and/or mechanized equipment that they are operating.
  • Ability to read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.
  • Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
  • Other Job-Related Requirements:
  • Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be "on call" (24-hour duty) when necessary.
  • While on-duty status, the position's incumbent must be readily available to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of commercial driver's license (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain, training, certification, a satisfactorily criminal background check and any additional requirements provided by the Department of Corrections in order to supervise inmates. Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.A valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes is required at time of hire. This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: Possess a valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes is required at time of hire. This position requires a valid Class "B" CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation; any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years; a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years. In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant. To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances State of Florida retirement package10 paid holidays a year Generous vacation and sick leave Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for public college courses A variety of training opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Lake City, FL

Occupation

Highway Maintenance Workers

Industry

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Posted

yesterday

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