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; AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Completion of the tenth grade; AND 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; AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License; AND Possession of a valid Class B, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement; AND Possession of an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certificate; AND Certified proficient in the following construction/transportation equipment based on location of work
Completion of the tenth grade; AND 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; AND Possession of a valid Class A, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); AND Possession of an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification; AND Certified proficient in the following construction/ transportation equipment based on location of work

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.
Enforces the use of safety equipment and safety practices at job sites and the proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
Completes daily, weekly and monthly activity reports in writing and provides input to performance evaluations using appropriate computer software.