Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker- Stormwater
About The Position
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in fixing and improving things? We’re looking for a Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker to join our team! In this role, you’ll perform maintenance, construction, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way infrastructure. If you’re hands-on, dependable, and ready to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help keep our roads and waterways flowing smoothly! About This Role Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and /or road right-of-way areas
- Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months from the time of hire
- A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
- 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
- Operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry
- Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances
- Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs
- Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction
- Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns
- Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
