Roadway Maintenance Technician

Santa Rosa County, FL; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa County, FL is seeking a general labor/maintenance worker to perform a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks in Milton, FL. The role involves medium to heavy physical work, operating common equipment, and coordinating with crews on roadway upkeep.

The position requires at least three years of heavy manual labor experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. A valid driver license is required, and the job may involve disaster response and variable

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of heavy manual labor experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Works with crews performing general maintenance of roadways and rights of way.
• Assists in daily maintenance or repair functions.
• Maintains right-of-way clearings with chainsaw and bush cutter.
• Installs road signs and traffic control devices such as cones or barricades.
• Clears brush from roadside; removes refuse and paper from grounds; sweeps walks.
• Cuts, trims, weeds, waters and fertilizes lawn and bushes; cuts and rakes grass, weeds and brush.
• Assists or performs installation of erosion control such as seeding, mulching, silt fencing and blanketing.
• Assists in stormwater maintenance including installation, maintenance, cleaning, inspection and repair activities.
• Removes dirt, concrete, asphalt and other materials; digs ditches for laying pipe by use of trenching machine or manually.
• Picks up litter of assigned area.
• Moves or assists in moving heavy and bulky objects.
• Assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment; washes and lubricates vehicles.
• Assists with in-shop maintenance in a labor capacity.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks and vans by hand or by use of forklift or loader.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
• Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards.
• Performs related duties as required.
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of tools used in maintenance and construction work; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trades. Required to operate lawnmower, small trucks, tractors, and light equipment. Required to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, chainsaws, wrenches, etc. Required to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Job description

Santa Rosa County, FL is seeking a general labor/maintenance worker to perform a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks in Milton, FL. The role involves medium to heavy physical work, operating common equipment, and coordinating with crews on roadway upkeep.

The position requires at least three years of heavy manual labor experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. A valid driver license is required, and the job may involve disaster response and variable