Right-of-Way Mowing Operator

3 months ago


Newark, United States Sarasota County Full time

Department:

Public Works

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you someone who is hands-on and enjoys working outside? We are currently looking for a Right-of-Way Mowing Operator who can operate a mower and help maintain and provide exceptional landscaping to your local county.
  • Safely operate, fuel and perform basic maintenance functions on the following types of equipment: gas-powered zero-turn commercial grade landscape mowers, Wide Area Mowers (WAM) with 16 ft. cutting deck, commercial grade pick-up trucks pulling up to a 30 ft. trailer, tree chippers, skid loaders, small excavators, and front-end loaders.

  • Perform small-engine repairs and equipment maintenance utilizing both hand, power, and pneumatic tools.

  • Utilize and follow diagrams, maps, written instructions, and blue prints to install landscaping according to plans or to perform right-of-way maintenance according to plans.

  • Right-of-Way mowing, edging, and string trimming.

  • Perform right-of-way maintenance work that includes hand weeding, mulching, digging, turf trimming, tree trimming, collection and disposal of litter, and removal or installation of plant materials and trees.

Work Hours: Hours are 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

  • Fall Schedule -November-May 4 - 10-hour days Monday-Thursday. (Optional Overtime)

  • Summer Schedule - June-October 5 –10-hour days Monday-Friday. (Mandatory Overtime)

  • Occasional weekend work may be required based off needs of the Department.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

  • Two (2) years of experience in landscaping, contract mowing, or landscape grounds maintenance.  

  • Ability to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months from the time of hire.

  • Ability to obtain Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification (IMOT) within six (6) months from the time of hire.

  • Ability to obtain Right-of-Way Public Pesticide Applicator’s Certification within (1) year from date of hire.

  • A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to operate and perform general maintenance on a variety of landscape equipment and small engine repairs.

Physical Demands: 

  • Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

  • May be required to lift and move concrete bags weighing 60 pounds.

*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 years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $19.13 (Step 1)

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

In-season potential gross earnings of $957/per week.

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

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

  • If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

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 for additional information.
  • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms 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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