Pipeline Construction and Maintenance- Skilled Trades II

Pipeline Maintenance & Construction - Skilled Trades Worker II StormwaterDo you enjoy working outdoors and have a knack for fixing things? We're hiring a Pipeline Maintenance & Construction - Skilled Trades Worker II Stormwater. In this role, you'll focus on maintaining, constructing, and repairing stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way systems. Become part of our teamapply todayResponsibilities include:Perform stormwater conveyance system maintenance on all county canals, lakes, ponds, and ditchesRestore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairsInstall and repair pipeline infrastructure and plumbing to ensure proper grade of the conveyance systemRespond to emergency situations as requiredLead staff in operations to ensure safetyCarpenter work to include design, frame or form needed to install and build new infrastructureDesign, form, and pour concrete for structures, high back curb, Miami curb, etc.Understanding and experience practicing standard FDOT stormwater installation specificationsOperate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, vacuum trucks and other related equipmentWork Hours:Monday - Friday6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.40-hour work week, rotating scheduleOn-call requiredMinimum Qualifications:A High School Diploma or its equivalentThree (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systemsA valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months from the time of hireA valid Florida Driver License at the time of hirePreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of current technology in storm water distribution systems and road right of way maintenance practicesKnowledge of safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in the maintenance storm water conveyance system and road right of way maintenance and repairOperation of harvesters, airboats, motorboats, excavators, arm mowers, personal computers and mechanical tools used in the utility maintenance industryPhysical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSubject 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) yearsStarting Pay: $22.14 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experienceOur 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:I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to workU.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card)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 visitsEnjoy 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)Sarasota County Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally.A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.