Public Works Maintenance Tech (DOQ)

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking maintenance technicians to perform skilled and semi-skilled work on roads, storm drains, and bridges across county facilities in Bradenton and surrounding areas. You will operate with a crew, follow safety standards, and engage in emergency response as needed.

Positions range from Technician I to Sr Technician, requiring high school diploma and a valid Florida CDL Class B (Tanker Endorsement preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for Technician levels.
• Must possess and maintain valid Florida CDL, Class B, and Tanker Endorsement (or obtain CDL within 120 days).
• Career ladder requires meeting Skill Set Levels I-III and Senior Level per current Public Works Maintenance Technician Matrix.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of maintenance and construction principles to perform duties safely and efficiently.
• Work with crew on infrastructure projects such as roads, storm drains, bridges, and drainage systems.
• Follow established safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other related duties including emergency or disaster response as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Organize work

Prioritize

Meet deadlines

Regulatory compliance

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

TankER Endorsement

Hazardous Waste CDL Endorsement

Job description

Work Locations:

1108 26th Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208
5511 39th Street East, Bradenton, Florida 34208
8430 69th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221
36550 Arcadia Avenue, Myakka City, Florida 34251

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, emergency response as required.

Expected Starting Hourly Range:

$20.68 - $31.95

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction activities in the multi-functional operations of the Manatee County highway and storm water systems. Works with assigned crew on a variety of infrastructure construction projects, such as roads, storm drains, and bridges. Follows all established safety standards and procedures.

Note:

Job title and salary will be determined based on experience and skill level.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor situation. Performs strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. Traverses uneven or rugged terrain. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Applies knowledge of and skill in maintenance and/or construction principles and practices to safely and efficiently performing assigned duties.

Works with assigned crew on a variety of infrastructure construction projects, such as roads, storm drains, bridges, marine construction, water distribution, back flow prevention, and sewer transmission.

Follows all established safety standards and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Technician I:

Performs routine skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction activities, such as cleaning ditches and culverts, preparing surfaces, operating mechanized equipment, basic vehicle maintenance, and flagging operations.

Technician II:

Performs moderately difficult skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction activities, such as cleaning ditches and culverts, building catch basins, installing drainage lines, operating power tools and mechanized equipment, basic vehicle maintenance, and flagging operations.

Technician III:

Performs difficult and moderately complex skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction activities, such as cleaning ditches and culverts, building catch basins, installing drainage lines, operating power tools and mechanized equipment, basic vehicle maintenance, and flagging operations. Trains and assists less experienced technicians.

Sr Technician:

Performs a variety of difficult and complex skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction activities. Inspects pavement surfaces and storm water structures. Acts in a lead capacity, assigning and monitoring daily work activities and training less experienced technicians.

Technician I:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior experience in highway or drainage maintenance and construction desired.

Must possess and maintain valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class BORobtain CDL permit prior to employment and obtain the CDL within one hundred twenty (120) days of hire.

Technician II:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Meets Skill Set Level I and Level II (or equivalent) career ladder requirements as specified on current Public Works Maintenance Technician Career Ladder Matrix.

Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B and Tanker Endorsement.

Technician III:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Meets Skill Set Level I, Level II, and Level III (or equivalent) career ladder requirements as specified on current Public Works Maintenance Technician Career Ladder Matrix.

Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B and Tanker Endorsement.

Sr Technician:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) or more years of construction and/or maintenance work experience.

One (1) year lead or supervisory experience.

Meets Skill Set Level I, Level II, Level III, and Senior Level (or equivalent) career ladder requirements as specified on current Public Works Maintenance Technician Career Ladder Matrix.

Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with Hazardous Waste CDL Endorsement or Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to follow instructions, organize work, prioritize, and meet deadlines commensurate with experience.

Able to resolve situations and problems of a nature and complexity commensurate with experience.

Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties, commensurate with experience.

Knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties, commensurate with experience.

Appropriate written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with crew, management, and other stakeholders, commensurate with experience.