BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55007354

Requisition No: 878789 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55007354

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007354 

Salary:  $44,898.84 - $58,104.38 

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

410 / District Maintenance

ANTICIPATED VACANCY/OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Donald Fullwood

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Donald.fullwood@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $54,559.18 (includes Competitive Area Differential)

 

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:

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / DISTRICT 4 / TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS / DISTRICT MAINTENANCE

 

This position will participate in safety meetings conducted by the supervisor and will operate different vehicles such as box truck, bucket truck, and snooper truck. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and repairs on ancillary structures (mast arms, sign structures, and high mast light poles) which may involve bolt replacement, bolt tightening, installing vermin screens, and coating structural steel. This position should also be knowledgeable in temporary traffic control procedures. 

 

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 4 - Transportation Operations

Broward Operations Center

5548 NW 9th Avenue,

​​​​​​​Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

 

Annual Salary Range:

$44, 898.84 - $58,104.38 

 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Perform routine maintenance, structural repairs, and emergency repairs to bridges and ancillary

structures. Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or CDL License, operate lift equipment such as bucket trucks and platform trucks and operate and maintain the maintenance Un