Construction Specialist I

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Altamonte Springs is seeking a skilled construction and stormwater maintenance worker to perform concrete, block, and site tasks under general supervision. You will operate light trucks and equipment and support emergency operations during storms or hurricanes.

Responsibilities include sidewalk repairs, maintenance of retention ponds, stormwater component installation, and collaboration with Streets and Sanitation. Must be able to follow instructions and complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• Six months experience finishing concrete, block and brick-work.
• Six months experience driving light duty trucks and other construction equipment.
• Must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment.
• FDOT Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control/MOT/TTC Certification (Must be obtained within six months of employment).
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic concrete type work: mixing, simple forming, sidewalk replacement.
• Perform basic block and brick laying and carpentry work.
• Maintenance of City retention ponds, mowing and weed eating.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage components.
• Operate light duty trucks and equipment, including concrete mixers, saws, pumps, generators.
• Assist Streets and Sanitation in spring clean-up and roadway repairs.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Carpentry basics

Equipment operation

Tools

MOT/TTC Certification

Job description

Performs skilled construction and stormwater maintenance work involving basic concrete construction and system maintenance. Work is performed with general supervision and requires the ability to complete assigned tasks independently in accordance with City standards

• Perform basic concrete type work: mixing, simple forming, sidewalk replacement.
• Perform basic block and brick laying and carpentry work.
• Maintenance of City retention ponds, including but not limited to mowing and weed eating.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage components.
• Operate light duty trucks and equipment, including concrete mixers, saws, pumps, generators.
• Assist Streets and Sanitation in spring clean-up and roadway repairs.
• Able to work from a boat and assist in the operation and maintenance of stormwater pumps and aquatic weed control.
• Must be available for emergency callouts and on call duty. Respond to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.
• To communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and follow oral & written instructions.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months experience finishing concrete, block and brick-work, or Six (6) months experience in the construction trade.
• Six (6) months experience driving light duty trucks and other construction equipment.
• FDOT Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control/Maintenance of Traffic (MOT/TTC) Certification (Must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Driver License. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Career Development:

Upon meeting the required experience level, being in good standing, and upon obtaining the FDEP Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, employee will receive a 5% increase and be promoted to a Construction Specialist II.