HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007812

Requisition No: 859978 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007812

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007812 

Salary:  $36,654.09 - $47,434.71 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

690 / SOUTH DADE MAINTENANCE

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: BRIAN K. JIMMERSON       

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (305) 640-7200

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: BRIAN.JIMMERSON@DOT.STATE.FL.US

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,409.77 - $1,824.41 / biweekly range / $36,654.09 - $47,434.71 / 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 Work You Will Do:

Highway Maintenance Technician District Six / Director of Operations / District Maintenance / South Dade Maint – Roadside Maint #1

 

This position supports the agency’s mission by performing roadside highway maintenance to ensure safe and efficient transportation for the public. Responsibilities include landscaping and the maintenance of vegetation, plants, and trees along roadways. Duties involve mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and removing debris to maintain clear visibility. This role requires the use of hand tools, power tools, and adherence to safety protocols while working in various outdoor conditions. Effective communication, the ability to follow directions, and teamwork are essential to completing tasks safely and efficiently.

 

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 Six / South Dade Maintenance Office / Roadside Maint #1/ 14655 SW 122nd Ave. Miami Fl. 33186

 

Annual Salary Range:

$36,654.09 - $47,434.71

 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,934.40 will be added to the annual salary.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional Permit or License; Operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, dump truck, etc. Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment that they are operating. Cleans and washes equipment.  Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.

 

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision.

 

Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of