Service Worker II - Streets

City of Fort Myers•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : YES Level II Screening : NO Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work, is responsible for routine maintenance, landscape installation, map reading, the operation of a backhoe/excavator, and dump truck with air brakes. Work assignment may also include but not limited to painting, mowing, barricade placement and removal, tent installation and removal. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Requirements

One-year related experience; or education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate necessary equipment, including push mower, hand tools and other routine equipment.
Ability to perform work in varying and adverse weather conditions.
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace

Nice To Haves

High School diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates necessary small equipment, including hand tools, etc.
Maintenance and inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and in good repair at all times.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains and repair asphalt/concrete roadways, sidewalks and curbs, City right of ways, culverts and catch basins and lots; including chemical spraying of unsightly growth and aquatics.
Operate trucks and light equipment as needed.
Clean and repair equipment as needed.