Road & Bridge Laborer - Paving, Flagging & Outdoor Work

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semi-skilled Road & Bridge worker to perform manual labor and maintenance tasks on county roads. The position reports to the Bridge & Concrete Supervisor and is part of the Road & Bridge department.

Typical duties include patching roads, clearing rights-of-way, operating basic equipment, and assisting with maintenance of county facilities. A Florida driver’s license is required and the role is a full-time, on-site posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Patches and repairs roads with asphalt or rock; shovels and lutes asphalt during paving operations.
• Maintains county grounds by mowing, trimming hedges, watering plants, and lawn care.
• Installs and erects barriers, signs and other warning devices.
• Functions as a flagger and directs traffic in construction areas.
• Follows board policies and completes assigned tasks.

Skills

Instruction reading

Physical endurance

Hazard awareness

Learning on the job

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of physical labor experience

Job description

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semi-skilled Road & Bridge worker to perform manual labor and maintenance tasks on county roads. The position reports to the Bridge & Concrete Supervisor and is part of the Road & Bridge department.

Typical duties include patching roads, clearing rights-of-way, operating basic equipment, and assisting with maintenance of county facilities. A Florida driver’s license is required and the role is a full-time, on-site posting.