FLOATING MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER - 09152026-80879

Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Transportation, Region 3 – Field Operations – Floating Maintenance Section.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Variable hours outside of the normal work schedule, including on‑call rotation.
• Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class D driver’s license valid in Tennessee.
• If under age 21, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within eleven months (or three months after turning 21 for current TDOT employees).
• Class A CDL with N endorsement required for age 21 or older; must be obtained within eleven months of hire if not already held.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment; commercial drivers and safety‑impact employees subject to additional testing.
• Eligibility for promotion through Transportation Worker levels I, II, and III based on completion of required skills, competency elements, and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on TDOT infrastructure, including identification, fabrication, installation, and repair of signs and posts.
• Conduct roadway and bridge maintenance and repair: concrete finishing, form building, milling, paving, pavement marking, snow and ice removal, and traffic control.
• Operate light and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, sweepers, milling machines, pavers, rollers, aerial devices, forklifts, skid steers, excavators, and striping equipment.
• Perform preventive and minor maintenance by identifying deterioration and deficiencies.
• Promote a safety‑focused work environment: recognize hazards, assess risks, and mitigate safety concerns.
• Apply TDOT policies, PPE guidelines, OHS policies, and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to maintain safe work zones.
• Assist the Floating Maintenance Foreman with safety and flagging training.
• 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 customer service to internal and external customers; assist the public during emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, peers, and emergency crews regarding lane closures, incident severity, and response status.
• Participate in the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program: complete training, maintain Personal Advancement Log, and prepare for exams and demonstrations.
• Operate equipment for ice and snow removal, set up warning signs, and respond to severe weather or emergency situations (floods, tornadoes, rockslides, accidents, hazardous‑material spills).
• Maintain accurate records of activities, roadside operations, and emergencies.
• Support local law enforcement at crash sites and assist stranded motorists.
• Mentor and provide basic technical support to team members.

Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Basic mathematical fundamentals and report/form writing skills.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, light and heavy highway equipment.
• Computer literacy and use of applicable programs/systems.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate potential hazards.
• For Transportation Worker II and III: knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, street/highway traffic rules, temporary signing and safety precautions, project logistics, and worksite planning.
• For Transportation Worker III: ability to lead teams, train individuals, and knowledge of material estimating and procurement procedures.