Environmental Technician I, II, III - Roads & Drainage

Polk County•Winter Haven, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a career ladder position for Environmental Technicians I, II, and III, focusing on drainage maintenance activities using an All-Terrain Walking Excavator. The role involves operating various off-road equipment, performing labor tasks, and ensuring proper drainage and erosion control. Flexibility is required to support emergencies outside of regular business hours, and all employees may be required to work during emergencies, potentially outside their normal scope of duties.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy or off-road equipment (Environmental Technician I).
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in major work in excavation and operation of heavy or off-road equipment (Environmental Technician II).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation of heavy or off-road equipment, including at least two (2) years of experience operating All-Terrain Walking Excavators (Environmental Technician III).
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida Commercial Class "A" driver's license at the time of employment.
Able to understand, interpret and effectively carry out written or oral instructions.
Able to use independent judgment.
Able to see, hear sounds at a normal level, ambulate independently, bend, stoop, sit and stand.
Able to drive from work site to work site.
Able to use multi-hand and/or foot controls.
Able to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
Able to lift equipment weighing up to forty-five (45) pounds.
Knowledge of the methods, equipment, operating and safety rules of drainage maintenance operations.
Knowledge of the types of equipment used in drainage maintenance operations.
Knowledge of basic map reading techniques.
Must have a Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certificate (Environmental Technician III).
Must possess within six (6) months of employment a Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certificate (Environmental Technician II).

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Performs drainage maintenance activities with All-Terrain Walking Excavator.
Operates various off-road equipment including All-Terrain Walking Excavator (ATE), Track-hoe, Tractor w/bush-hog, Transport Hydro-seeder, Boom Mounted Hydraulic Mower, and Slope Mower.
Performs labor tasks required for drainage maintenance.
Digs and maintains drainage ditches and canals to ensure free water flow.
Ensures proper sediment and erosion control measures are in place during maintenance operations.
Performs routine daily equipment maintenance.
Verifies utility locations before excavation or digging operations.
Transports equipment.
Completes work activity forms.
Trains other ATE Operators in the proper operation of All-Terrain Walking Excavators (Environmental Technician III only).
May be assigned the most challenging off-road drainage projects for completion (Environmental Technician III only).
May act as a lead worker (Environmental Technician III only).