SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55008597

Requisition No: 876151 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55008597

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008597 

Salary:  $44,226.62 - $57,234.45 

Posting Closing Date: 06/15/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 591 / DeLand Maintenance

INTERNAL AGENCY

INTERNAL AGENCY Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Debra Graham

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-740-3402

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Debra.Graham@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,002.02 ($52,052.52/ annual)

 

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 - District Five / DeLand Maintenance

 

This position will upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment include to include, but not limited to, road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew.

 

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 Five

DeLand Operations

1650 N. Kepler Road

DeLand, FL 32724

 

Annual Salary Range:

$44,226.62 - $57,234.45

 

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 hydr