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Sarasota County Government Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker- Stormwater in Sarasota, Florida

Department:

Public Works

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you love to work outside and have a passion for repairing things? We have an opening for a Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker- Stormwater. This position will be doing maintenance, construction, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way systems. Join our team and apply today!

  • 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 date 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: $19.13 (Step 1)

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

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! Starting January 2024, 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 (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

  • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota 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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