HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55005736
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 863396
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55005736
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55005736
Salary: $43,932.60 - $56,853.95
Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
796 / TAMPA OPERATIONS CENTER
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Malyeah Sanders
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3303
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: malyeah.sanders@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,689.72 - $2,186.69 / biweekly range
$43,932.60 - $56,853.95 / annual range
ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,870.63
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $561.60 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 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:
Highway Maintenance Specialist / 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:
Coordinate with supervisor in the activities of the Department of Correction's contract of maintenance activities and/or In-House Field Crews. Prepares accurate daily crew reports, work needs surveys to identify deficiencies, reviewing work order request, coordinating with other crews and/or resources as directed and scheduling crews to complete work. Upon receipt of the required CDL instructional permit or CDL license, operate a squad truck with trailer attachments for the transport of crews or inmates and supplies, and/or specialized equipment to perform roadway/roadside maintenance activities. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
Inspect work of inmate crews and/or In-House Field Crews to ensure that priority, production, quality, efficiency, and customer service are properly addressed and accounted for. Conducts meetings with crew leaders and crew members to evaluate concerns and establish plans to improve job performance. Provide and/or participate in work zone traffic control for various activities, in accordance with current Florida Department of Transportation standards.
Coordinate as directed with contracts, warehouse, shop, front office, and other support areas to resolve issues. Schedules crews to address work orders, customer complaints, natural
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