Roads Maintenance Technician Position Available In Bay, Florida

Roads Maintenance Technician
Job Details  This listing closes on 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada). Employer Bay County Salary $32,947.20 – $57,636.80 Annually Location Bay County, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 1916 Department Roads & Bridges Division Opening Date 06/16/2025 Closing Date 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) EEO
Bay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status. •Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience. Nature of Work Grade Job Class Work Comp EEO Class/Code Tier Status B80-3 Non-Supervisory 5509 8/Service-Maintenance 2

NATURE OF JOB:

This is skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of County properties. This position performs a variety of manual labor tasks requiring job-acquired skills in a specialized field. Work differs from the Maintenance Worker class in that the employee is expected to work tasks requiring advanced skills. Duties are routine but are performed with a degree of independence. Work is performed under the direction of the Roads & Bridges Supervisor and is reviewed through observation of program effectiveness. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Participates in the maintenance and repair of the Bay County Road System.
Assist supervisor in the planning and lay-out of projects.
Assists in cleaning ditches and controlling the growth of weeds in drainage areas.
Works in trenches or excavations often with water in excavation.
Responsible for pipe-laying, bridge repairs, asphalt and cement duties.
May on occasion, oversee the duties of pipe laying, bridge repairs, and asphalt and cement duties.
Operates light construction equipment; sets up and operates pumps, compressors and generators.
Makes inspections and keeps basic records, including assisting in level work and setting grades.
Required to be able to operate various automotive vehicles, trucks, or tractors.
Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled.
The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Two (2) years’ experience in construction, maintenance and repair work. Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials in general maintenance work.
Knowledge of methods and tools used in cement finishing’s and block laying.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and ability to supervise a small crew.
Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and takes precautionary methods to protect self and others.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, varying and adverse weather; work in water, brush and ditches, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust). This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances. Bending/stooping, sitting, standing, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement of firm grasping and fine manipulation, repetitive motions, depth perception, balancing, squatting, working at heights. This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of 10-25 lbs., and up to 100 lbs. on occasion.

WORK LOCATION

Not Eligible for Remote Work – This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework. Employer
Bay County
Phone
850-248-8201 http://www.baycountyfl.gov
Address
Human Resources Department
840 W. 11th Street
Panama City, Florida, 32401