HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55008274

Requisition No: 858373 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - 55008274

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008274 

Salary:  $43,932.60 - $56,853.95 

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 593 / Oviedo Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: Kristin Johnson

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kristin.Johnson@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,095.95 ($54,494.70 annual)

 

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 - District Five / Oviedo Maintenance

 

This position will (Coordinate with supervisor in the activities of the Department of Correction's contract of maintenance activities and/or In-House Field Crews.

 

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 Five Department of Transportation Oviedo Operations 2400 Camp Road, Oviedo, Florida, 32765

 

Annual Salary Range:

$43,932.60 - $56,853.95

 

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. 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.

 

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 disasters and other emergency and on-call/call out situations.