Highway Maintenance workers - Full-time / Part-time

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

296 / Chiefland Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

POSITION NUMBER: 55004658

BROADBAND OCCUPATION: Highway Maintenance Workers

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POSITION LOCATED IN: Chiefland

CONTACT PERSON: Sam Agerton

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (352) 493-6862

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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, promotion or subsequent appointment in either the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

This position requires a valid Class B driver's 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 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;

any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;

a suspension or revocation of the driver's license for moving violations in the past 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 4 years

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

A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work.

Develops work schedule and assigns routine maintenance activities for the Department of Corrections (DOC) crews. Issues daily work assignments to DOC officers and provides them with the appropriate tools, equipment and materials to complete assignments.

Performs field inspections to verify the quantity and quality of work completed. Ensures work is performed in compliance with Standard Indexes and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policies and procedures. Verifies FDOT and DOC crew's production, work time, materials, equipment usage and locations are reported accurately on crew sheets.

Performs work need surveys and plans work based on priorities. Submits planned work schedules to the Unit's Maintenance Management System's (MMS) Manager. Coordinates with the MMS Manager to plan resources and unit goals for FDOT and DOC crews.

Performs minor operational maintenance and ensures that the proper periodic preventative maintenance schedule is performed in a timely manner and that equipment is kept in good working condition by coordinating with the local shop. Ensures that FDOT and DOC crews are following procedures for equipment maintenance and inspections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of department regulations, policies and procedures relating to highway maintenance operations; Ability to interpret roadway design standards, maintenance rating standards, specifications and plans; Skill in determining maintenance work priorities and organizing resources to meet deadlines; Ability to inspect completed maintenance projects to ensure quality products; Ability to supervise others in the completion of routine maintenance activities; Knowledge of Maintenance Management System (MMS) guidelines and production standards. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

SPECIAL NOTES: Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be "on call" (24 hour duty) when necessary. While on-duty status, the position's 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 perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. Must obtain certification in Maintenance of Traffic -- Advanced Level within one year and maintain it.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The Department of Transportation hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. An Employment Eligibility Verification check will be conducted using the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services' electronic database (E-Verify) on each new employee.

The Department of Transportation supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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

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