Street Technician I

City of Vero Beach • Vero Beach, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs manual laboring tasks associated with streets and stormwater collection systems and performs related duties as assigned. This role involves cleaning and maintaining drainage ditches, swales, culverts, and stormwater collection systems, as well as assisting crews in constructing and maintaining sidewalks, headwalls, driveways, and related maintenance tasks. The position requires operating a variety of vehicles and equipment, restoring work areas, and actively supporting the City's safety programs by following standard operating procedures, observing safety practices, and reporting potential safety hazards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of street and storm drainage construction, maintenance practices and procedures including the proper use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to construction and maintenance work
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, power or hand tools and equipment
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time in all weather extremes
• Ability to lift and carry heavy or bulky items frequently (up to100 lbs.)
• Must be able to wear personal protection equipment required for all major job functions
• A minimum of one (1) year of construction maintenance or other experience in performing heavy manual labor in an outdoor environment
• Possession of a valid driver's license, Class E
• Ability to obtain a valid Confined Space Certificate within 6 months
• Ability to obtain FDOT Flagging Certification within 12 months

Nice To Haves

• Class B driver's license preferred
• Stormwater license C preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains drainage ditches, swales, culverts and stormwater collection systems
• Assists crews in constructing and maintaining sidewalks, headwalls, driveways, stormwater collection systems and related maintenance tasks
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment
• Restores work area to original condition
• Supports and actively promotes the City's safety programs
• Follows standard operating procedures, observes safety practices and reports potential safety hazards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed