Concrete Specialist

Charlotte, County of (FL); Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte (FL, FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking skilled concrete and masonry workers to build, repair, and maintain essential county infrastructure. You will work on sidewalks, curbs, driveways, catch basins, walls, and other structures, using blueprints and drawings to guide your tasks.

Responsibilities include forming and pouring concrete, laying block/brick, reading plans, estimating materials and labor, and ensuring safety and quality on site. A valid driver's license and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in concrete, masonry work.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain county infrastructure including sidewalks, curbs, driveways, catch basins, walls and other concrete, brick, and block structures.
• Form and pour concrete for catch basins and lay block/brick using blueprints and construction drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications; prepare material and labor estimates; ensure work meets specifications.
• Operate hand and power tools and use technology to support field operations and documentation.
• Maintain safe, organized work sites and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Concrete work

Masonry work

Blueprint reading

Tool use

Plan interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablets

Smartphones

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you skilled in concrete, masonry, and hands-on construction work? In this role, you’ll help build, repair, and maintain essential County infrastructure, performing specialized work on sidewalks, curbs, driveways, catch basins, walls, and other concrete, brick, and block structures that support safe and functional public spaces.

You’ll take part in a variety of construction and repair projects—from forming and pouring concrete for catch basins to laying block and brick using blueprints and construction drawings. Your work may include cutting and removing concrete or masonry materials, grading sidewalks, setting forms and molds, and using both hand and power tools to complete projects safely and efficiently.

This position requires attention to detail, craftsmanship, and the ability to determine work sequencing and material needs from plans and work orders. You’ll prepare material and labor estimates, ensure projects are completed to specification, and help maintain safe and organized work sites.

If you enjoy skilled trade work, take pride in building and repairing public infrastructure, and want to make a visible impact in the community, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to put your construction skills to work every day.

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in concrete, masonry work.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

You have a solid understanding of departmental policies, modern office practices, and common software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You bring working knowledge of masonry methods, materials, and equipment, along with hands-on experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of concrete, brick, and block structures.

You’re comfortable using tools and technology required for the job, including contractor and laser levels, tablets, smartphones, and other software applications used to support field operations and documentation. You can confidently read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications, and you’re able to follow detailed technical instructions while maintaining quality workmanship.

Organized and dependable, you can prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems using sound judgment and resourcefulness. You’re physically capable of performing manual labor in varying weather conditions and operating a motor vehicle as required.

You communicate clearly and professionally, whether responding to emails, preparing reports, or assisting coworkers and the public. Above all, you bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships while supporting the construction and maintenance of County infrastructure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work typical requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an AFFIRMATIVE Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.