Tradesworker I - Road & Bridge

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners • Vero Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision of the Foreman/Manager, this role performs various maintenance activities using general maintenance, carpentry, asphalt, and masonry skills to repair/install drainage pipes into drainage structures, sidewalks, and roadways, or a combination of these skills for the maintenance of County infrastructure within road rights-of-way or on County property.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Five years of working experience related skilled labor in the construction industry.
• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in carpentry, asphalt, masonry, irrigation and drainage pipe work as they relate to roadway construction activities.
• Knowledge in the safe operation of various types of hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of standard Florida Maintenance of Traffic processes and procedures.
• Ability to interpret drawings and plans.
• Ability to trouble-shoot irrigation systems and make repairs.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs sidewalks as needed by removing, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Repairs uneven sidewalks by grinding the existing concrete.
• Performs duties as needed to place hot mix asphalt in large patches or potholes within roadways.
• Performs guardrail maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Removes and replaces drainage pipe and structures as needed.
• Repairs or replaces irrigation systems as needed.
• Constructs concrete or rip-rap headwalls as needed using various types of construction techniques.
• Constructs and repairs various types of stormwater inlets as needed.

What This Job Offers

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