Sidewalk Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker

Sarasota County Government • Clarksville, TN

2d • $20

About The Position

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

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)
• 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
• wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED