Highway Maintenance Technician I
Job Location:
Bartow, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:883501
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $32122.03 - $41569.68
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
190 / Bartow Operations Center
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Madelyn Avalos Boyd
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 1593.86/biweekly range
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.
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.
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 states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states 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:
Highway Maintenance Technician I
District One/District Maintenance/Bartow Operations Center
This position will perform a variety of roadway maintenance activities on state roads throughout Polk County including pothole repairs shoulder work tree trimming sidewalk repairs emergency response etc. The Highway Maintenance Technician I supports the safety and functionality of Floridas transportation system through hands-on fieldwork and dependable service.
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 agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District 1/Bartow Operations Center
2740 State Road 60 W Bartow FL 33830
Annual Salary Range:
$32122.03 - $41569.68
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Uses a variety of hand pneumatic and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision. Operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment. Cleans and washes equipment.
Performs rough carpentry masonry painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to:
- Read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.
- Maintain and repair highways bridges and/or other highway structures; communicate both verbally and in writing including following oral/written instructions.
- 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.
- Perform minor maintenance on vehicles; operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Due to the nature of this position the incumbent must respond to emergencies. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must also be trained and must maintain training certification from the Department of Corrections to supervise inmates. Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT). This position requires a Class E drivers license.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class E drivers license is required.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Departments Drivers 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.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 11962 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 SUPPORTSEMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112 Florida Statutes and the Florida Department of Transportations 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 Transportations Human Resources.
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 (1-). 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 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
