State of Florida is hiring: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003304 in Tampa

Agency: Florida Department of Transportation

Job Title: Senior Equipment Operator (Tampa Operations Center)

Requisition No: 866830 | Position No: 55003304

Salary (annual): $44,314.61 – $57,348.32 (plus CAD)

Posting closing date: 01/04/2026

Job Type: Full‑time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Government Administration

Location: 2822 Leslie Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

Contact: Maly Sanders | Phone: 813‑612‑3303 | Email: malyeah.sanders@dot.state.fl.us

Mission

Provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes efficient movement of people and goods, supports economic competitiveness, prioritizes the environment and preserves quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Operate large equipment (road graders, sewer cleaners, hydraulic excavators, etc.) upon receipt of CDL instruction permit or license.
• Perform minor maintenance: check/add fluids, adjust brakes, maintain tire air pressure, clean and wash equipment.
• Assist in repair of operated equipment.
• Coordinate, participate in, and direct crew maintenance activities; select materials, supplies, and equipment; inspect, plan workloads, workflows, deadlines, and time utilization.
• Maintain records of operation; prepare daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and vehicle checklists.
• Perform independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
• Conduct temporary traffic control (Maintenance of Traffic).
• Perform rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and assist in assembly and erection of highway signs.
• Train crew members in operation of heavy equipment and basic Temporary Traffic Control.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mathematical calculations.
• Standard safety rules and procedures.
• Procedures, techniques, and use of equipment for maintenance and repair of highways/bridges.
• Operating hand and power tools.
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment.
• Completing job‑related reports and forms.
• Clear verbal and written communication following instructions.
• Operate heavy equipment and train others.
• Read and understand job‑related materials.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 lbs; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, bend frequently.
• Work outdoors in various weather, terrains, heights, or high‑volume traffic.
• Stand for extended periods.

Additional Job‑Related Requirements

• Must respond to emergencies and be on‑call (24‑hour duty) when necessary.
• Operate a commercial motor vehicle consistent with CDL class required.
• Class “B” CDL required at hire. Obtain Class “A” instructional permit within 60 days, and Class “A” license within 10 months.
• Obtain and maintain Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level certification within one year.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Class “B” CDL with air brakes at hire.
• Valid Class B driver license with acceptable driving record per Department’s policy.

Driver Record Requirements

• Three or more moving violations in the past three years accumulating three or more points per violation.
• Two convictions of reckless driving in the past three years.
• Suspension or revocation of driver license for moving violations in the past three years.
• Suspension or revocation for refusing a sobriety test, or a DUI conviction, in the past four years.

Benefits

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

For additional benefit information, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Equal Employment Opportunity / EEO

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. We welcome applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other preferred categories as required by law. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act.