Sidewalk Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker

Sarasota County Government•Bob, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Transportation Department’s Road & Bridge Division as a Sidewalk Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker. You’ll help build safe, durable sidewalks while developing your skills and contributing to projects that make a real difference in the community. Starting pay is $20.10/hr (Step 1), with benefits beginning within 60 days of hire and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development with Sarasota County.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of road right-of-way areas
Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid by the County!)
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

Responsibilities

Respond to maintenance tasks for repairs to road right-of-way issues, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, concrete footers, and foundations
Bridge maintenance repairs including bridge approaches, wing walls, sidewalks, guardrails, and handrails
Repair of asphalt and roadway surfaces as required
Ensure all work is done to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications
Provide guidance and conduct labor-intensive tasks in the repair of asphalt maintenance on county roadways
Assist with oversight of day-to-day Road and Bridge maintenance/construction activities
Conduct labor tasks to keep roadways clear of obstructions, including removing debris and hazards from roadways. i.e., (construction debris and dead animal carcasses)
Conduct manual trimming of trees for proper clearance and site distance problems, using chainsaws, weed eaters, pole saws, and manual tools associated

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