Road Construction Specialist (Drainage) – Road Maintenance – Public Works Department Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Escambia County
FLORIDA
Road Construction Specialist (Drainage) – Road Maintenance – Public Works Department

Base Pay:

$20.75/hr

• Open Until Filled
• This class assists in the construction of drainage systems on County road projects as determined by a supervisor and/or area of specialty, and may make simple repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment, or maintains all existing traffic control devices, tracks inventory of materials and tools, and ensures map books are updated twice yearly.

This is a “mandatory testing” position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Removes, installs, and/or replaces a variety of items related to the upkeep and maintenance of roads utilizing applicable tools and equipment, which may include signs, traffic control devices, posts, signs, barricades, pipes, forms, cones, parking lot and roadway stripes, and/or other related items. May build forms and pour concrete for applicable roadway projects
Inspects the placement of road items, reflective devices, and/or potential hazardous situations to ensure effectiveness, safety, quality, and completeness of work or required maintenance needs; ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations
Receives and responds to complaints and/or questions from citizens, internal departments, and/or other interested parties
Prepare, reviews, and maintains a variety of files, records, and logs related to daily activities
Tracks and monitors inventory levels and usage; notifies appropriate individual(s) when inventory needs to be replenished
Receives and processes a variety of work orders; maintains associated records
Prepares diagrams for the placement of signs for road closures and/or other related issues
May inspect and update map books and make appropriate updates
Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least six months of specialized or technical training beyond high school and at least six months of experience as an equipment operator or road construction worker, including experience using computers and familiarity with road sign maintenance; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License
A licensed driver who lives in another state and travels regularly to work in Florida may maintain Operator’s/Commercial Driver’s License in state of residency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Applicable light to heavy equipment
Principles and practices of assigned area of responsibility
Applicable specialized equipment and tools
Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices
Occupational hazards and safe work methods
Installing and maintaining applicable road devices and equipment
Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment
Preparing and maintaining a variety of records and logs
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, Supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Read and interpret construction blueprints, specifications, drawings, maps, and/or other Related technical documents
Operate a variety of specialized and light to heavy equipment

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC’s Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or other emergency situation, and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work:

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance