BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55005081

Requisition No: 858839 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55005081

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005081 

Salary:  $44,695.68 - $57,841.47 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

235 / Bridge Maint. & Operations

Open Competitive

Career Service

 

CONTACT PERSON: Kaitlyn Brink

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-961-7015

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kaitlyn.Brink@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,719.06  -  $2,224.67 /biweekly range

 

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 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:

FDOT D2 Jacksonville Bridge

838 Ellis Road South

Jacksonville, FL 32205

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance, structural repairs, and emergency repairs to bridges and ancillary structures. Operate lift equipment such as bucket trucks and platform trucks. Operate and maintain the maintenance Under Bridge Inspection Machine.

Perform maintenance inspections, routine maintenance, routine repairs, and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment and electrical systems.

Plan and organize work needs for maintenance and repair of bridges and ancillary structures. Direct and train assistants in the performance of routine maintenance and repairs of bridges and ancillary structures.

Perform operational maintenance and periodic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. 

 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of bridge and ancillary structures maintenance and repair methods and processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and electrical systems.

 

Skills in:

• Skilled in maintenance and repair work.
• Skilled in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.

 

Ability to:

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work from lift equipment and ladders, climb stairs, and work at heights of 50 feet or greater.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs from ground level.
• Ability to crawl and work in confined spaces.

 

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure,