Pipeline Construction and Maintenance- Skilled Trades II

Sarasota County Government • Bob, LA

2d • $22

About The Position

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Do you thrive working outdoors and take pride in hands-on work? Join our team as a Pipeline Maintenance & Construction- Skilled Trades Worker II (Stormwater) and play a vital role in keeping our community’s infrastructure running smoothly. In this role, you’ll maintain, construct, and repair stormwater conveyance and road right-of-way systems while tackling meaningful, challenging work every day. Bring your skills, build your future, and apply today!

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems
• A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months from the time of hire (Paid by the County!)
• A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current technology in storm water distribution systems and road right of way maintenance practices
• Knowledge of safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in the maintenance storm water conveyance system and road right of way maintenance and repair
• Operation of harvesters, airboats, motorboats, excavators, arm mowers, personal computers and mechanical tools used in the utility maintenance industry

Responsibilities

• Perform stormwater conveyance system maintenance on all county canals, lakes, ponds, and ditches
• Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs
• Install and repair pipeline infrastructure and plumbing to ensure proper grade of the conveyance system
• Respond to emergency situations as required
• Lead staff in operations to ensure safety
• Carpenter work to include design, frame or form needed to install and build new infrastructure
• Design, form, and pour concrete for structures, high back curb, Miami curb, ect.
• Understanding and experience practicing standard FDOT stormwater installation specifications
• Operate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, vacuum trucks and other related equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED