Roads & Bridges Field Technician

Bay County; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County is seeking a Roads Maintenance Technician to support the roads and bridges division in Panama City, FL. The role involves maintenance, repairs, and coordination with supervisors to lay out projects, with duties ranging from ditch cleaning to pipe laying and bridge work.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, recording basic data, and working in varied outdoor conditions. A valid Florida driver's license is required upon offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four (4) years’ experience in construction, maintenance and repair work.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs the Bay County road system.
• Assists supervisor in planning and lay-out of projects.
• Cleans ditches and controls weed growth in drainage areas.
• Works in trenches or excavations, often with water present.
• Oversees pipe laying, bridge repairs, and asphalt/cement duties.
• Operates light construction equipment and various vehicles.
• Inspections and basic record-keeping, including level work and grade setting.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CarteGraph

IrthNet

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bay County is seeking a Roads Maintenance Technician to support the roads and bridges division in Panama City, FL. The role involves maintenance, repairs, and coordination with supervisors to lay out projects, with duties ranging from ditch cleaning to pipe laying and bridge work.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, recording basic data, and working in varied outdoor conditions. A valid Florida driver's license is required upon offer.