FLOATING MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION WORKER 1* - 09222026-81011

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 throughout the State’s transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance work on TDOT infrastructure under intermittent direct supervision, 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 TDOT assets by identifying deterioration and other deficiencies.
• Promote a safety‑focused work environment by recognizing hazards, assessing risks, and mitigating safety concerns; apply TDOT Policy 305‑01, PPE Guide, OHS policies, and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Assist the Floating Maintenance Foreman with required safety and flagging training and support quality‑management integration aligned with Asset Management goals.
• Accurately track employee time, equipment, and material usage data on projects.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and maintain equipment usage records.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers, including assisting the public during emergencies and supporting local law‑enforcement at crash sites.
• Mentor and offer basic technical support to coworkers; communicate effectively with team members, foremen, and emergency crews.
• Participate in the Transportation Worker Proficiency Program, maintaining a Personal Advancement Log (PAL) and completing required training, exams, and demonstrations.
• Operate equipment to clear ice and snow, set up warning signs, and respond to severe weather or emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, rockslides, vehicle accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities, roadside operations, and emergency responses; stay current on emergency‑operations training.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Transportation Worker 1 – Entry level; no prerequisites other than high school education or equivalent. Eligible for promotion to Transportation Worker 2 after satisfactory review and completion of required skills and competency elements, including obtaining the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) based on age.
• Transportation Worker 2 – Intermediate level; must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements of Transportation Worker 1. Eligible for promotion to Transportation Worker 3 after satisfactory review and completion of required skills and competency elements.
• Transportation Worker 3 – Experienced level; must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements of Transportation Worker 2. Each level has a defined Work Element Plan detailing core and elective skill hours and associated exam/demonstration requirements.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Class D driver’s license.
  • If under age 21, obtain a Class A CDL (with allowable Code O, Code K, and Code 52 restrictions; Code E not allowable) within eleven months, tested in a manual‑transmission vehicle.
  • 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.
  • All employees have five months from hire or promotion to obtain any applicable permits leading to eligibility for the required license.
  • Code L restriction is not allowable; testing must be completed in a manual‑transmission vehicle.
• Conditions of Employment:
  • Pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety‑impact positions; ongoing drug and alcohol testing will apply.
  • May be required to work weekends, holidays, variable hours outside the normal schedule, and participate in an on‑call rotation.
  • Work may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mathematical fundamentals and report/form writing skills.
• Skilled in the use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Proficiency with light and heavy highway equipment.
• Ability to use computers and relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to recognize and take precautions for potential hazards to the transportation work crew.
• Additional for Transportation Worker II and III:
  • Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Understanding of street and highway traffic rules, temporary signing, and safety precautions.
  • Familiarity with project logistics and worksite planning.
• Additional for Transportation Worker III:
  • Ability to lead teams and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.
  • Ability to train teams and individuals, applying appropriate teaching and learning methods.
  • Knowledge of material estimating and procurement procedures.

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, holidays, variable hours outside the normal schedule, and participate in an on‑call rotation. Work is performed under exposure to inclement weather conditions.