Road Maintenance Technician II

Alachua County•Fl, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is limited-skilled manual work that requires applying techniques and knowledge above the basic laboring level. The employee performs advanced laboring tasks, operates light mowers, farm and industrial equipment or specialized machines and hand tools, and performs light carpentry. The employee may act as work leader in a supervisor’s absence. Work is performed under close or general supervision, according to instructions, procedures, and schedules, and is reviewed during and after completion for adherence to instructions and established standards. This is an emergency-essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work. The role performs semi-skilled construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair work on County Public Works property, buildings, and bridges, and may occasionally act as a lead worker. Duties include operating equipment and tools for storm-sewer and street maintenance, transporting light equipment, assisting with gardening and beautification projects, and constructing or repairing sidewalks, headwalls, catch basins, and bridges. Employees are expected to provide positive customer service, support the County’s core values, and perform assigned duties professionally and urgently. Applicants must have completed eighth grade and have six months of manual-labor experience with familiarity with the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid Florida driver license and a motor vehicle record meeting Alachua County policy #6-7 are required. Motor vehicle records are reviewed before employment; certain recent traffic infractions, at-fault accidents, DUI convictions or pending charges, or violations of applicable federal or state standards disqualify applicants from meeting the minimum qualifications. Successful pre-employment drug screening, physical examination, and applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks are required.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade and six months of manual-labor experience with familiarity with the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Valid Florida driver license.
Motor vehicle record that meets Alachua County policy #6-7; the record is reviewed before employment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
Successful completion of all applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks.
Some knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
Some knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
Ability to acquire knowledge of operating details and procedures for specialized equipment and the characteristics of a specific assignment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform manual heavy labor for extended periods as required by assignments.
Skill in using and caring for tools, equipment, and materials used in the work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 100 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair on County Public Works property, buildings, and bridges.
Occasionally act as a lead worker and act as work leader in the absence of a supervisor.
Operate air compressors, pneumatic tools, power tampers, rodding machines, specialized machines, and hand and power tools to install, repair, and maintain storm-sewer lines, catch basins, and streets.
Operate pickup trucks, with or without trailers, to transport light equipment to worksites.
Perform gardening tasks, including planting and transplanting flowers and shrubs, and assist with constructing and developing flower beds and beautification projects.
Perform semi-skilled manual work laying and repairing storm-sewer lines and constructing or repairing sidewalks, headwalls, and catch basins using steel, concrete, and other pipe-installation materials.
Assist in building and repairing bridges.
Follow instructions, procedures, schedules, established standards, and applicable safety precautions.
Provide positive customer service, align decisions with the County’s core values, and perform assigned work professionally and urgently.
Work when a disaster or emergency is declared.