SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003450

Requisition No: 871954 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003450

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003450 

Salary:  $44,264.58 - $57,283.58 

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

796 / Tampa Operations Center

PENDING  CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: LaJada Wilson

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: d7tampaoperationsoffice@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,702.48 - $2,203.21 / biweekly range

 $44,264.58 - $57,283.58 / annual range

 

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,811.36

 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $769.60 will be added to the annual salary.

 

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 / Tampa Operations Center

 

This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway system.

 

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Tampa Operations Center

2822 Leslie Rd

Tampa, FL 33619

 

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. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance act