FLOATING MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER - 09152026-80879

Overview

The Floating Maintenance Transportation Worker plays a vital role in ensuring TDOT's infrastructure operates efficiently, safely, and remains in good working condition. This position supports the preservation of TDOT's infrastructure and public safety by performing daily maintenance tasks and operating equipment to maintain roads and facilities. Duties are performed in compliance with Department policies, standard operating guidelines, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on TDOT infrastructure, including identification, fabrication, installation, and repair of signs and posts.
• Conduct roadway and bridge maintenance and repair such as concrete finishing, form building, milling, paving, pavement marking, striping, snow and ice removal, and traffic control.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, trailers, pickups, loaders, sweepers, milling machines, pavers, rollers, aerial devices, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, and striping equipment.
• Perform preventive and minor maintenance on assets by identifying deterioration and other deficiencies.
• Promote a safety‑focused work environment by recognizing hazards, assessing risks, and mitigating safety concerns.
• Assist the Floating Maintenance Foreman with required safety and flagging training and support quality‑management integration aligned with Asset Management goals.
• Track employee time, equipment, and material usage data on projects.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and accurately log equipment usage.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and assist the public during emergency situations.
• Mentor and offer basic technical support related to maintenance tasks; collaborate with other teams.
• Operate equipment to clear ice and snow, set up warning signs, and respond to severe weather or emergencies (floods, tornadoes, rockslides, accidents, hazardous material spills).
• Communicate lane closures, incident severity, and emergency response status to foremen, peers, and emergency crews.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, roadside operations, and emergencies; stay current on emergency‑operations training.
• Support local law‑enforcement at crash sites and assist stranded motorists as required.
• Participate in the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program, maintain a Personal Advancement Log, and prepare for scheduled exams and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Transportation Worker 1 – Entry level; no prerequisites other than high school or equivalent.
• Transportation Worker 2 – Intermediate level; must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements of Transportation Worker 1.
• Transportation Worker 3 – Experienced level; must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements of Transportation Worker 2.
• Each level follows a defined Work Element Plan that specifies core and elective skill hours, exam, and demonstration requirements for promotion.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Class D driver’s license.
• If under age 21, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with allowable Code O, Code K, and Code 52 restrictions within eleven months (testing must be in a manual‑transmission vehicle; Code E and Code L restrictions are not allowable).
• For positions requiring a fifth‑wheel or trailer over 10,001 lb, the Code O restriction must be removed.
• Employees age 21 or older must possess a Class A CDL with an N endorsement; TDOT employees who already hold a Class A CDL must obtain the N endorsement within three months of their 21st birthday, while non‑employees must obtain it within eleven months of hire.
• Employees have five months from hire or promotion to obtain any required permits leading to the applicable license.

Conditions of Employment

• Pass a drug test prior to employment; commercial drivers and safety‑impact employees are subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and variable hours outside the normal schedule, including an on‑call rotation.
• Work may be performed under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Competencies (KSAs)

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mathematical fundamentals and report/form writing skills.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, light and heavy highway equipment, and basic vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair.
• Computer literacy and ability to use applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Recognition of potential hazards and implementation of safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (for Workers II and III).
• Understanding of street and highway traffic rules, temporary signing, and safety precautions near highways (Workers II and III).
• Familiarity with project logistics, worksite planning, material estimating, and procurement procedures (Worker III).
• Leadership and team‑training abilities for Workers III.

Pay

Monthly salary: $3,631.00 – $4,533.00
Annual salary: $43,572.00 – $54,396.00

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• Potential requirement to work weekends and holidays.
• Variable hours outside the normal work schedule, including on‑call rotation.