SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003361

Requisition No: 860679 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003361

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003361 

Salary:  $44,298.58 - $57,327.57 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

796 / TAMPA OPERATIONS CENTER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

 

CONTACT PERSON: Malyeah Sanders 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3303

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: malyeah.sanders@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $1,703.79 - $2,204.91 / biweekly range    $44,298.58 - $57,327.57 / annual range

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,906.69 / biweekly ($49,573.94 / annual)

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $796.60 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.

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 one FDOT 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 systems.

 

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 trainings 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 activity of the assigned crew. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.

 

Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments. Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

 

Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.