MASTER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 55010366

Requisition No: 864237 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MASTER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 55010366

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010366 

Salary:  $47,804.11 - $61,864.15 

Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

191 / HEARTLAND OPERATIONS CENTER

INTERNAL AGENCY

INTERNAL AGENCY:  Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Francisco Pantoja

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (863) 612-4630

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Francisco.Pantoja@dot.state.fl.us 

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:

Master Equipment Mechanic

District One / District Maintenance / Heartland Operations Center

 

This position will serve as the lead in ensuring vehicles and equipment are in proper working condition. Key responsibilities include performing skilled mechanical and technical work in the diagnosis, and repair of various automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment, purchase parts and supplies, complete all required paperwork, process invoices and work orders. This position will also respond to emergency road service calls.

 

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:

Heartland Operations Center – Peace River

8703 US HWY 17 S

Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890

 

Annual Salary Range:

$2365.39 / Bi-weekly

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead in performing skilled mechanical and technical work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other parts and major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment. Field test vehicles and equipment to ensure the repairs have been satisfactorily completed. Only field test and operate equipment requiring a CDL upon receipt of the required CDL instructional permit or CDL license. Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment.

 

Plan and schedule shop workload for the mechanics and provide customer service support by communicating with internal customers and vendors, in the absence of the Shop Supervisor. Oversees proper processing of invoices and completion of required paperwork and work orders and review shop work order data