Public Works Tech (Field Operations)

ISSUE DATE: 05/15/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External

LOCATION: Public Works

Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt Vacancy

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.85 - $19.81

Contact Workbright's customer service department at (844) 458-0173 if you experience issues submitting an application.

DEFINITION:

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to maintain and repair city roads, right of way, and properties. This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Not all-inclusive):

Maintains and prepares assigned vehicle; checks fluids, filters, remove trash, and loads equipment. Installs asphalt, concrete, sod, and other materials to repair city roads, right of ways, and properties. Removes trash and debris from roads, right of way, and properties. Mows and trims ponds, easements, right of ways, pump stations, and special detail areas. Assists in installing underground drainage pipe, rakes swales set up barricades and sweeps the road. Maintains decorative vegetation, plant trees, add mulch, and apply weed pesticides and herbicides.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience or training related to concrete, asphalt, landscaping, tree work, or sign/signalization is preferred.

Use the resume tab to upload all required licenses and required certificates/ degrees with your application before the job posting closes.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires a Class B commercial driver's license, with air brakes and tanker endorsement, with a valid DOT medical card required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Must possess, and maintain, or be able to obtain within one (1) year of appointment to the position the following: a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Approved Intermediate MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) certification.

The position is subject to being "on call" and working after normal City work hours as well as on weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS: Full City benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, birthday day off, sick leave, and more.

Veteran Preference in appointment will be given to those eligible.

To be eligible for Veteran Preference, you must furnish a Department of Defense document, commonly known as form DD-214 (Member 4 Copy recommended) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the DVA, listing military status, dates of service and discharge type BEFORE CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB POSTING. Please redact the social security number and date of birth information from all documents submitted.

In addition, the disabled veteran shall also furnish a document from the Department of Defense, the DVA, or the Department certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability.

If you require accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/selection process, you must notify the Human Resources Department at 386-878-8750 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the meeting or activity.

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