State of Florida · 1 day ago
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECH COORDINATOR - 55007650
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $53K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Florida Department of Transportation is dedicated to improving safety and enhancing mobility in the Florida transportation system. The Highway Maintenance Tech Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating and participating in the maintenance and repair of highway infrastructure, supervising crews, managing equipment, and fostering workforce development.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinates, participates, and directs the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed
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
Oversees crews performing maintenance activities
Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of medium and heavy equipment
Performs preventative maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment operated
Performs light maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; checks and adds fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc
Performs manual labor in the maintenance of highways, bridges and other highway facilities while utilizing a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools
Motivates crew members to improve the quality of work performed and assists in the evaluation of others
Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in crew meetings
Trains crew members in basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers
A valid Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes is required at time of hire
Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency
One year experience in infrastructure construction or maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency
This position requires a valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy
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
A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11
Benefits
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)
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