Manager Of Computer Operations Jobs in Homosassa, FL

Requisition No: 882615 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990848

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55990848 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 798 / Brooksville Operations Center

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Junior Canley

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 1-352-848-2603

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: junior.canley@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 15.00 / hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 20

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 state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s 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:

D7 Transportation Intern.

Shop Mechanic Helper

The Shop Mechanic Helper plays an important support role within fleet and field operations by assisting mechanics, maintaining shop readiness, and helping ensure agency vehicles remain safe, reliable, and mission‑ready. Key duties such as organizing the shop, performing basic preventive maintenance, learning inspection procedures, and interacting with personnel directly support the agency’s goals of safety, efficiency, and dependable service delivery.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment, which helps mechanics operate more efficiently and reduces workplace hazards.
• Learns and applies proper personal protection equipment and safety procedures, reinforcing FDOT’s commitment to safe operations.
• Supports fleet reliability by assisting with basic preventative maintenance services including oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, belt and hose changes, fluid services, and basic brake work.
• Enhances overall vehicle safety through walk‑around inspections, checking tire condition, lights, belts, hoses, and emergency equipment.
• Helps ensure vehicles meet operational standards by assisting with reflective striping, fire extinguisher and first aid kit installation, and bulb/light replacements.
• Builds foundational knowledge in work order documentation, improving maintenance tracking and operational transparency.
• Supports customer service by learning how to interact professionally with personnel, reinforcing positive internal relationships within the agency.

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 agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

Brooksville Operations Mechanic Shop

16411 Springhill Drive

Brooksville, Fl 34604

Hourly Rate:

$  15.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry.  Perform routine tasks under direct supervision from the below track within a work unit within the department.  Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives.  Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners.  Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.

Gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within the following focused track:

Transportation Track - (Any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system) Transportation Overview, Program Management, Work Program, Modal, Planning, Project Management, Construction, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Safety

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic math

Skills in:

• Use of personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Application Programs

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• • Basic Automotive Knowledge & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • High School Diploma or Certificate of High school Equivalency.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
  • Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, 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 AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT 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 Transportation’s 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 Transportation’s

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.