Road and Bridge Skilled Trades Worker
About The Position
In this role, you work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county rights-of-ways, stormwater conveyance, and facilities. Apply today and do what you love while enjoying the benefits of working for Sarasota County Government. Perform repair and installation of concrete sidewalks, curb & gutter, driveways and handicap ramps Construct complex forming projects utilizing wood and metal products while maintaining and setting to proper grade Perform drainage pipe installation, builds custom concrete catch basins, headwalls and spillways Perform asphalt repair and maintenance on county roadways Operation of tools and equipment associated with road repair and modifications, road cuts, and pothole repair Duties include setting up the required Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for safety, flagging per MOT standards, performing labor intensive tasks associated with shoveling, spreading, and compacting asphalt Conduct labor tasks to keep roadways and rights-of-way clear of obstructions Conduct manual trimming of trees for proper clearance and site distance problems, using chainsaws, weed eaters, pole saws, and manual tools associated Operate specialized equipment; Dump trucks, backhoes, small excavators, skid loaders, front end loaders and other related equipment required to maintain and repair road rights-of-ways and stormwater systems Respond to customer complaints relating to road right of way issues, including ADA complaints, asphalt repair complaints, line of site problems and road way blockage concerns
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.
- 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
- 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
- Perform repair and installation of concrete sidewalks, curb & gutter, driveways and handicap ramps
- Construct complex forming projects utilizing wood and metal products while maintaining and setting to proper grade
- Perform drainage pipe installation, builds custom concrete catch basins, headwalls and spillways
- Perform asphalt repair and maintenance on county roadways
- Operation of tools and equipment associated with road repair and modifications, road cuts, and pothole repair
- Setting up the required Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for safety, flagging per MOT standards, performing labor intensive tasks associated with shoveling, spreading, and compacting asphalt
- Conduct labor tasks to keep roadways and rights-of-way clear of obstructions
- Conduct manual trimming of trees for proper clearance and site distance problems, using chainsaws, weed eaters, pole saws, and manual tools associated
- Operate specialized equipment; Dump trucks, backhoes, small excavators, skid loaders, front end loaders and other related equipment required to maintain and repair road rights-of-ways and stormwater systems
- Respond to customer complaints relating to road right of way issues, including ADA complaints, asphalt repair complaints, line of site problems and road way blockage concerns
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
