KISSIMMEE, Fla. — There is no shortage of transportation projects in Florida and industry insiders say they need help getting the work done.
In short, they’re hiring.
The Florida Department of Transportation is partnering with more than 70 employers to bring on men and women for various transportation-related jobs.
You can find lots of these opportunities at a hiring fair on Wednesday in Kissimmee.
Openings range from entry-level positions to experienced professionals, including:
- Skilled trades
- Repair crewmen
- Traffic engineers
- Heavy equipment operators
- Administrative assistants
- Accountants
- Professional engineers
- Highway maintenance technicians
- Project managers
- General laborers
- Foremen
- Interns
FDOT’s “Road to Your Future” hiring event on April 30 runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s happening at Osceola Heritage Park Event Center, located at:
- 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee, Florida 34744
FDOT said some of the job vacancies require pre-registration.
Attention Central Florida!
— FLORIDA DOT (@MyFDOT) April 27, 2025
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