Maintenance Worker - Roads & Stormwater

St. Cloud State University; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Cloud is hiring a Maintenance Worker for Roads & Stormwater to operate dump trucks, assist with heavy equipment, and perform essential street/utility work.

You will support installation and repair of stormwater lines, sidewalks, and concrete work, while ensuring safety and quality in daily tasks. Qualifications include a Florida Class B CDL, High School diploma or GED, and ability to obtain required certifications (Stormwater Level 1, MofT Level 1, Trenching/Shoring, Confined

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must hold or obtain a valid Florida Class B CDL within 150 days of employment.
• Certifications required or to be obtained within 150 days: Stormwater Level 1, M of Traffic Level 1, Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space, Forklift Operator, FEMA 100/200/700/800.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump truck and flatbed truck.
• Works with and assist heavy equipment operator.
• Operates heavy equipment on an as needed basis.
• Assists with installation and repair of storm water sewer lines.
• Assists with repair, removal and installation of sidewalks and walkways.
• Assists with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Removes and repairs asphalt.
• Performs regular routine maintenance and service of trucks and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Florida Class B CDL

Stormwater Level 1

Maintenance of Traffic Level 1

Trenching and Shoring

Confined Space

Forklift Operator

FEMA 100/200/700/800

Job description

Description

Build Your Career with Roads & Stormwater

Make a difference where you live and work.

The City’s

Put Our City Values to Work

• Accountability – Take responsibility for performing your work safely, efficiently, and to established standards. Be someone your team and community can count on.
• Empowerment – Bring your skills and experience to the job, work collaboratively with your team, and use good judgment to help get the work done.
• Innovation – Be open to new ideas, improved processes, and better ways to maintain our roads and stormwater infrastructure.
• Ownership – Take pride in your work and the condition of the infrastructure you help maintain. Your work matters to the residents and businesses we serve.

Work Schedule

6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Possible standby hours

If you’re hands‑on, dependable, safety‑conscious, and take pride in serving your community, we invite you to bring your skills to a team where accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership are part of how we work every day.

Join Roads & Stormwater and help keep our community moving, connected, and prepared.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Operates dump truck and flatbed truck.
• Works with and assist heavy equipment operator.
• Operates heavy equipment on an as needed basis.
• Assists with installation and repair of storm water sewer lines.
• Assists with repair, removal and installation of sidewalks and walkways.
• Assists with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Removes and repairs asphalt.
• Performs regular routine maintenance and service of trucks and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

High School graduation or GED equivalent is preferred.

Maintenance of a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 150 days of employment which meets requirements outlined in the city's personal rules and regulation manual with an acceptable driving history.

Required to have the below listed certifications or the ability to obtain within 150 days of employment.

• Stormwater Level 1
• Maintenance of Traffic Level 1
• Trenching and Shoring
• Confined Space
• Forklift Operator
• FEMA 100, 200, 700, 800

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E‑verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City Of St. Cloud Benefits Package

We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on‑the‑job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.

We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.

All of our Full‑time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:

• On‑Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees – Sworn Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year, and sworn Police Officers earn up to 116 holidays hours per fiscal year. (Both are prorated from the employee’s start date.)
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees.
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Take‑Home vehicles policy (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One‑time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract