Transportation Maintenance Worker

City of Haines City; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Haines City is seeking a Public Works crew member to support the Transportation Division in constructing, repairing, and maintaining streets, roads, and drainage systems. This outdoor role requires physical work, safety focus, and reliability in all weather conditions.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 years in construction or related fields, valid Florida Class E license, and ability to operate landscaping equipment. Weekend and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years in construction, streets, or related fields.
• Must communicate professionally and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Supports Public Works Superintendent in constructing, repairing, and maintaining streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
• Performs duties such as setting forms, pouring, shoveling, and finishing concrete work; raking asphalt; pothole repair.
• Maintains inlets, water feature structures, storm pipes, and related facilities; manages boat ramps and bridges.
• Maintains city grounds and common areas; operates landscaping equipment and tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Handheld tools

Job description

***Position open until November 02, 2026***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Position Function:

Under the direction of the Transportation Superintendent, performs duties necessary to support the Transportation Division to ensure the proper construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, driveways, walking paths, curbs, gutters, and storm drainage systems.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs duties necessary to support the Public Works Superintendent to ensure the proper construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, driveways, walking paths, curbs, gutters, and storm drainage systems. Duties include setting forms; pouring, shoveling, and finishing concrete work; raking asphalt; and pothole repair (hot or cold patch).
2. Performs duties to construct, repair, and maintain inlets, water feature structures, and storm flumes and structures. Duties include but are not limited to, the installation, repair, and maintenance of boat ramps, storm pipes, inlets, baffle boxes, and bridges. Responsible for illegal discharge inspections.
3. Assists with the proper maintenance of City grounds, green spaces, retention ponds, right-of-ways, and common and other areas of City-owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Duties include but are not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, sodding, landscaping, baffle box clean out and maintenance, painting, lighting, trash, and debris removal, and pond and outfall inspections. Responsible for safely using and proper care and maintenance of all tools and equipment necessary to complete projects, assignments, and/or tasks.
4. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; water; vibration; loud noise; inclement weather; dust, allergens, and mold.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) to three (3) years work related experience in Construction, Streets, or related fields are required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered, unless otherwise subject to any requirements outlined in law or regulation.

• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.

• Must be able to communicate and present yourself professionally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.

• Ability to take and follow oral instructions.

• Ability to read and understand instructions and product directions.

• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work during weekends and nighttime events and hours of operation.

• Skilled in operating ride and push mowers, graders, landscaping equipment, and handheld and/or power tools.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may require one to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.