Right of Way Maintenance - Skilled Trades Worker
Sarasota County Government•Bob, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
Join Sarasota County as a Right of Way Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker and help keep our roadways safe, accessible, and well-maintained. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance across a variety of areas, including asphalt, concrete, bridges, guardrails, and vegetation management, while operating specialized equipment to get the job done. With a variety of projects and no two days being the same, put your skills to work and build a career serving your community! Apply today to join the Transportation Department.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of vehicle and pedestrian travel way systems and /or road rights-of-way areas
- A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience in operating equipment used for concrete and asphalt maintenance and repairs in and around road rights-of-way
- Knowledge of current technology in road rights-of-way maintenance practices
- Operation of front-end loader, dump truck, personal computers and mechanical tools used in the road maintenance industry
- A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months of hire. (Paid for by Sarasota County!)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and perform complex concrete construction and repairs, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, ADA ramps, drainage structures, catch basins, headwalls, and spillways
- Perform asphalt roadway repairs and maintenance in accordance with DOT specifications, including road cuts, pothole repairs, traffic control, and asphalt placement and compaction
- Maintain roadways and rights-of-way by addressing hazards, vegetation, roadway edge drop-offs, drainage concerns, and grading needs
- Operate specialized equipment including dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, skid loaders, front-end loaders, and other equipment used for roadway and stormwater infrastructure
- Respond to customer concerns related to roadway, ADA, asphalt, visibility, and right-of-way issues while maintaining equipment and documenting completed work
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits
- Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
