Transportation Worker

Hillsborough County•Plant City, FL

About The Position

Performs work to construct, maintain, and repair roads, road shoulders, county owned rights-of-way, easements, bridges, storm water drainage systems and other related county assets using various types of power and hand tools, light to heavy construction equipment, and light to heavy vehicles, to provide a safe environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License
Knowledge of the operation, use, and safety practices of automotive vehicles and farm equipment to include flatbed trucks, vans, pickup trucks, edger, lawn mowers, cement mixers, compressors and other similar equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, and safety practices applicable to the operation of motorized vehicles on public streets and highways.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques used to perform semi-skilled routine construction, maintenance and repair work of roads, bridges, storm water drainage systems and other related assets.
Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Chapter 6; for safe work zones.
Skill in the use of various tools and equipment used to construct, maintain, and repair roads, bridges, storm water drainage systems and other related assets.
Ability to service and make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment operated.
Ability to closely follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to read and understand job related material.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles and light construction equipment.
Three years of experience performing construction or maintenance duties in one of the following areas: roads, rights-of-way, bridges or storm water drainage systems
Possession of a valid Class B, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement
Possession of an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certificate
Certified proficient in the following construction/transportation equipment based on location of work: ALL LOCATIONS: Forklift, Backhoe, Skid Steer/Bobcat, Slope Mower, Gradall Bucket, Gradall Grapple, Patch Truck, Pay Loader, Concrete/Mortar/Cement Mixer, Dirt Separator, 12-yard dump truck, 20-yard dump truck and Flatbed. COUNTYWIDE: Same as “all locations” above and Plate Compactor/Air Compressor, Bulldozer, Rollers-Double Drum/Traffic Rubber Tire, Paver (Grade Controls), Water Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Sandblaster, Auger and Track Excavator <35’. MAINTENANCE UNITS: Same as “all locations” above and Concrete Grinder, Lightning Loader, Buzz Bar and Mowing Tractors w/decks.
Five years of experience performing construction or maintenance duties in one of the following areas: roads, rights-of-way, bridges, or storm water drainage systems
Possession of a valid Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Certified proficient in the following construction/ transportation equipment based on location of work: ALL LOCATIONS: Jet Vac, Motor Grader, Finishing ability will all construction equipment, Menzi, Long Reach Track Excavator, Bucket Truck Certification, Transport/Tractor Trailer, and Gradall Bucket and Grapple proficiency. COUNTYWIDE: Same as “all locations” above and Paver Operator, Articulating Boom Lift and Shoring Systems. MAINTENANCE UNITS: Same as “all locations” above and Concrete Truck.

Nice To Haves

Specific endorsements to the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Pesticide Applicator Certification with specific endorsements

Responsibilities

Assists with the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, road shoulders, county owned rights-of-way, easements, bridges, storm water drainage systems and other related county assets in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation standards, American Public Works Association best management practices, county guidelines and other state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Mows grassy areas along roadways, easements, rights-of-way and in medians, to include removing debris, in accordance with standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and efficient environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Cuts brush, weeds, and assists in trimming low hanging tree limbs or removing trees along roadways and in county owned rights-of-way to include root pruning, stump removal, and brush chipping to maintain safe clearance standards, provide safe recovery zones and remove line of sight obstructions.
Performs semi-skilled routine work assignments, under the direction of a lead worker, associated with: patching road surfaces; stabilizing road shoulders; resurfacing segments of roads; repairing or installing fences and guardrails; repairing and maintaining bridges; cleaning and reshaping drainage ditches; installing or replacing drain pipes; constructing segments of roads; repairing and maintaining storm water drainage systems, including pipe slip-liner installation and end wall, inlet and manhole repair; and maintaining other related transportation assets to maintain them in a good and safe operational condition.
Operates light automotive vehicles and construction equipment such as flatbed trucks, walk behind road-rollers, vans, special designed vehicle servicing trucks, power lift equipment, and pickup trucks to construct, maintain and repair roads, bridges, and other related county assets.
Operates small motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, edger, trimmers, weed eaters, air compressors, jack hammers, mixers, pumping equipment and other similar equipment; and uses various hand tools to construct, maintain, and repair roads, bridges, and other related county assets.
Performs basic masonry, block and concrete work on bridges, roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other related assets to construct or restore them to specified service levels.
Cleans and performs operator inspection, servicing, preventative maintenance and simple repairs to equipment used, and ensures that periodic maintenance and major repairs are identified and scheduled to ensure proper operation and prolong service life.
Performs daily safety inspections and observes proper safety practices and regulations when operating or working around equipment.
Sets flags, barricades and other traffic control devices and controls the flow of traffic through and around work sites to provide a safe environment for workers and the public under the direction of a more senior person.
May be required to provide operational support during periods of local, state and national emergencies due to man-made and natural disasters.
Functions as a lead worker in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, road shoulders, county owned rights-of-way, easements, bridges, storm water drainage systems and other related county assets in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation standards, American Public Works Association best management practices, county guidelines and other state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Oversees and performs mowing operations of grassy areas along roadways, easements, rights-of-way and in medians, to include removing debris, in accordance with standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and efficient environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Oversees and participates in the cutting of brush, weeds, low hanging tree limbs or the removal of trees along roadways and in county owned rights-of-way to include root pruning, stump removal, and brush chipping to maintain safe clearance standards, provide safe recovery zones and remove line-of-sight obstructions.
Oversees and participates in the construction and maintenance of transportation assets including patching road surfaces; stabilizing road shoulders; resurfacing segments of roads; repairing or installing fences and guardrails; repairing and maintaining bridges, cleaning and reshaping drainage ditches; installing or replacing drain pipes; constructing segments of roads; repairing and maintaining storm water drainage systems, including pipe slip-liner installation and end wall, inlet and manhole repair; and maintaining other related transportation assets to maintain them in a good and safe operational condition.
Operates light to heavy vehicles and more complex construction equipment such as walking excavators, track excavators, jet vacuum equipment, high elevation bucket tree trimming equipment, asphalt spreaders, specialized road patching / paving equipment, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, tractor with lowboy trailer, rollers, skid loaders, dump trucks up to eighteen yard capacity or more, flatbed trucks, slope mowers, farm type tractors with attached mowing decks or other attachments, vans, specially designed vehicle servicing trucks, power lift equipment and pickup trucks to construct, maintain and repair roads, bridges, and other related county assets.
Enforces the use of safety equipment and safety practices at job sites and the proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
Trains and provides guidance to employees in lower level jobs.
Completes daily, weekly and monthly activity reports in writing and provides input to performance evaluations using appropriate computer software.
Assumes Senior Crew Leader responsibilities, when so designated, in the absence of the Senior Crew Leader.