Pipeline Construction and Maintenance- Skilled Trades II - R20426

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Pipeline Maintenance & Construction - Skilled Trades Worker II (Stormwater) to maintain, construct, and repair stormwater conveyance and road right of way systems. Work includes operating heavy equipment, leading crew safety, and performing carpentry and concrete tasks to support infrastructure projects.

Expect a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, with on-call duties and a starting pay of $22.58/hour (Step 1).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems.
• A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months from the time of hire (Paid by the County!)
• A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform stormwater conveyance system maintenance on canals, lakes, ponds, and ditches.
• Restore road right‑of‑ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs.
• Install and repair pipeline infrastructure and plumbing to ensure proper grade of the conveyance system.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Lead staff in operations to ensure safety.
• Carpenter work to include design, frame or form needed to install and build new infrastructure.
• Design, form, and pour concrete for structures, high back curb, Miami curb, etc.
• Understanding and experience practicing standard FDOT stormwater installation specifications.
• Operate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, vacuum trucks and other related equipment.

Skills

Stormwater experience

Crew leadership/safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL-B with tanker endorsement

Florida Driver License

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you thrive working outdoors and take pride in hands‑on work? Join our team as a Pipeline Maintenance & Construction- Skilled Trades Worker II (Stormwater) and play a vital role in keeping our community’s infrastructure running smoothly. In this role, you’ll maintain, construct, and repair stormwater conveyance and road right‑of‑way systems while tackling meaningful, challenging work every day. Bring your skills, build your future,

• Perform stormwater conveyance system maintenance on all county canals, lakes, ponds, and ditches

• Restore road right‑of‑ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs

• Install and repair pipeline infrastructure and plumbing to ensure proper grade of the conveyance system

• Respond to emergency situations as required

• Lead staff in operations to ensure safety

• Carpenter work to include design, frame or form needed to install and build new infrastructure

• Design, form, and pour concrete for structures, high back curb, Miami curb, ect.

• Understanding and experience practicing standard FDOT stormwater installation specifications

• Operate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, vacuum trucks and other related equipment

Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday

• 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 40- hour work week, rotating schedule

• *On-call required

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent

• Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems

• A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months from the time of hire (Paid by the County!)

• A valid Florida Driver License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current technology in storm water distribution systems and road right of way maintenance practices

• Knowledge of safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in the maintenance storm water conveyance system and road right of way maintenance and repair

• Operation of harvesters, airboats, motorboats, excavators, arm mowers, personal computers and mechanical tools used in the utility maintenance industry

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

** Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre‑employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years

About Everything Else

Starting Pay:$22.58 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience