senior equipment operator - 55002837 - Bartow

Requisition No: 868968 · Agency: · Department of Transportation · Working Title: · SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR · Pay Plan: · Career Service · Position Number: · Salary: · $44, $57,362.95 · Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026 · Total Compensation Estimator Tool · STATE OF FLORIDA DEPA ...

Job description

Requisition No: 868968


Agency:
Department of Transportation


Working Title:

SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Pay Plan:
Career Service


Position Number:

Salary:
$44, $57,362.95

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool


STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Job Posting Description

190 / Bartow Operations Center


OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE
FULL-


TIME

CONTACT PERSON:
Kelli Bohde


CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:

HIRING SALARY RANGE:
$ 2,002.02 /biweekly

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.

Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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

Senior Equipment Operator

District One/District Maintenance/Bartow Operations Center

This position will operate and maintain heavy equipment, perform manual labor, and complete daily reports. This position leads and trains crew members while planning work, selecting materials, and maintaining records.

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 One/Bartow Operations Center

2740 State Road 60 W

Bartow, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range

$44, $57,362.95

Your Specific Responsibilities

Operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include, but not limited to; road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance.

Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.

Cleans and washes equipment.

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.

Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.

Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.

Trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assists with crew activity reports as needed.

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

Knowledge Of

Mathematical calculations
Standard Safety Rules and Procedures
The procedures, techniques, and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, and/or other highway structures

Skills In

Operating a variety of hand and power tools
Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles
Completing job related reports and forms
Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions

Ability To

Operate a variety of heavy equipment
Train others
Read and understand job related materials
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Lift, carry and handle up to 50 pounds
Stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis
Work outdoors in various weather conditions, on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic
Stand for an extended period of time.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Other Job-Related Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary. Incumbent may be required to work on-call.

While on-duty status, the positions incumbent must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.

A valid Class "A" CDL is required. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License, and four years of infrastructure construction or maintenance experience.

An additional year of experience, for a total of five years of experience, in infrastructure construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

Requirements

This position requires a valid Class A driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy.

An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and

a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.

Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St.

Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

In accordance with Section , Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.