MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - 55005028

Requisition No: 865687 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - 55005028

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55005028 

Salary:  $118,209.59 - $152,977.11 

Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

296 / Chiefland Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Rose Jones

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-961-7544

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Rose.Jones@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $4,546.52  -  $5,883.74/biweekly range

         $118,209.59  - $152,977.11/annual 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 District Two Chiefland Maintenance Office

1820 South Young Boulevard

Chiefland, FL 32626

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs highly advanced maintenance and transportation engineering duties. Responsible for the administration of management activities for maintenance field, contract development/inspection, permit issuance/inspection, shop, and warehouse operations; includes all planning, budgeting, administrative, and operational functions; including supervising/oversight of other managers within the maintenance unit. Coordinates and directs programs and work needs for the permit and contract maintenance work groups. Supervises and oversees subordinates in all phases of required work within the contract and permit work groups. Motivates, trains, coaches and guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Signs and seals plans and specifications packages. Analyzes, evaluates, and directs programs and work needs for field crews and maintenance contract inspection for the maintenance unit. Oversees all activities in the Maintenance Unit. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recall’s, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees.  Plans and directs work loads, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with field managers and supervisors. Manages the oversight and direction of the Department of Corrections crews and personnel. Recommends production planning, scheduling, and control methods. Directs cost control programs. Formulates and recommends work procedures and develops new and improved work methods. Consults with various municipalities. Serves on a regular basis as liaison to City, County and other State agencies on maintenance problems, contractual agreements, and other matters as they arise.