Roadway Maintenance Technician — Public Works

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Road Maintenance Technician to support public works by maintaining county roads, sidewalks, signs and drainage. The role involves operating light to medium equipment, patching roadway areas, and performing routine maintenance responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, with experience in public works equipment preferred. Candidates must be able to demonstrate physical capability for the tasks and be available for emergencies and on-call work.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of public works equipment is preferred.
• Final decision of assignment to this job will be based on applicant's ability to demonstrate physical capability to operate and perform the illustrated tasks described herein.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor using hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, saws, power drills, and post hole diggers.
• Operates light equipment such as patch roller, forklift, weed eater, and zero-turn mowers.
• Patches damaged roadway areas and prepares surfaces.
• Implements traffic control measures at work sites, including flagging or barricades.
• Performs routine field lubrication of vehicles and equipment.
• conducts inspections and basic maintenance; reports larger issues to Foremen.
• Operates various machinery; participates in crew work as workload demands.
• Coordinates tasks using handheld radios; available for emergencies and on-call.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Road Maintenance Technician to support public works by maintaining county roads, sidewalks, signs and drainage. The role involves operating light to medium equipment, patching roadway areas, and performing routine maintenance responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, with experience in public works equipment preferred. Candidates must be able to demonstrate physical capability for the tasks and be available for emergencies and on-call work.