Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker- Stormwater

Sarasota County Government; Bob (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability coverage (short-term and/or

Flexible Spending Accounts

Florida Retirement System

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker to perform maintenance, construction, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and related road right-of-way infrastructure. You will operate specialized equipment and respond to drainage issues to help keep our community safe and functioning.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in stormwater maintenance/conveyance or road right-of-way maintenance.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within six months of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stormwater conveyance systems and appurtenances.
• Restore road right-of-ways and related properties.
• Operate vacuum/jet trucks, Gradall, backhoes, excavators and related equipment.
• Respond to customer complaints about stormwater systems and related issues.
• Submit work orders for completed tasks in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Stormwater maintenance

Road right-of-way access

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Trenchers

Personal computers

Mechanical tools

Job description

Department:

Stormwater

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in fixing and improving things?
We’re looking for a Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker to join our team!

In this role, you’ll perform maintenance, construction, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way infrastructure. If you’re hands‑on, dependable, and ready to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

About This Role

• Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances
• Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs
• Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction
• Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns
• Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and /or road right-of-way areas
• Must be able to acquire a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)within six (6) months from the time of hire
• A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry
• Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices

** 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: $21.51 (Step 1)

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

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multipleSarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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