Craftworker

Are you a jack of all trades and looking or a new opportunity? The Transportation Division of Public Works is looking for a Craftworker and may be looking for you .

The Craftworker 1 is advanced level journeyman work requiring general skills in construction, maintenance and repair of Public Works’ bridges, drainage, and roadway facilities. Employees are expected to perform semi-independently and independently on assigned work and be able to provide guidance and training to others when completing work.

What Would You Do?

Must be able to perform all construction tasks relating to miscellaneous concrete and asphalt construction and repairs, pipe repair and installation, stormwater structure installation and repair, guardrail repair roadway grading and shoulder maintenance, sidewalk installation and repair and routine bridge maintenance. Supervises the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief. Operates small equipment including but not limited to concrete saw, jackhammer, drills and other powered hand tools. Operates heavy equipment such as tractor, skid steer etc. Sets up and operates survey instruments such as a level. Employee should be self-motivated and safety conscious.

What Do You Need To Have?

Experience – Skilled craft or trade experience in concrete and asphalt construction repairs; pipe repair and installation; stormwater structure installation and repair; guardrail repair, roadway grading and shoulder maintenance; routine bridge maintenance.

3 years of skilled craft or trade experience as described above; or Completion of a 1-year skilled trades vocational or technical school program with a diploma or certification and at least 2 years of experience as described above; or Completion of a 2-year skilled trades vocational or technical school program with a diploma or certification and at least 1 year of experience as described above. Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” at time of hire. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Must be physically able to climb, stand for long periods of time, crawl inside storm pipes, lift and swim. Must be able to work over, around, and near water at heights greater than 6 feet.

Highly Desirable

Florida Commercial Driver’s License A preferred. MOT certification preferred. Knowledge of maintenance of traffic operations and roadway hazard mitigation for flagging traffic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to understand and implement county policies and procedures and embrace the department's foundational values. Ability to verbally communicate with the team and supervisors. Ability to take both written and verbal communication and direction and successfully complete an assigned task.

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Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and abilities at the below link.

Craftworker 1

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