Public Works Tech (Field Operations)

City of Deltona • Deltona, FL

5d • $17 - $29

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience or training related to concrete, asphalt, landscaping, tree work, or sign/signalization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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