A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Two years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and/or road right-of-way areas are required.
Must be able to acquire a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required at the time of hire.
The position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.
Must provide documents to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Must provide a signed physical U.S. Social Security Card.
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances.
Restore road right-of-ways and properties related to stormwater maintenance and repairs.
Operate specialized equipment, including vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump trucks, Gradalls, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance and construction.
Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, and ditch blockages, erosion control, issues on and around the road right-of-way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns.
Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion.
Desired Qualifications
Experience operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry is preferred.
Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices is preferred.
Department:
Stormwater
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About This Role
Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances
Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs
Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction
Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns
Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and /or road right-of-way areas
Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months from the time of hire
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry
Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices
** Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $21.51 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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