Roads and Drainage Division Mulberry-Service Worker Position Available In Polk, Florida

Roads and Drainage Division –

Service Worker-MulberryStarting Pay Grade:

PG-06 $16.02 Hourly, Non-Exempt (•This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. •)Job ID 2017Work ScheduleMonday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday, 10 Hour Shifts, 40 Hours WeeklyA few of our Employee Benefits includeDirect Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksMedical, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceFlorida Retirement System Participation10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesDeferred Compensation PlanWellness IncentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymFree Employee Health ClinicWe are a Certified Age-Friendly EmployerDrug-Free WorkplaceMust have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONSUnskilled manual labor performing light and heavy construction and maintenance roadway tasks on Polk County roads and properties. Works on patch truck, works with shoulder crew as well as finishing crew.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Patches holes in the road with asphalt, rock, and other materials; rakes asphalt, digs, and fills holes/construction projects using shovel and other hand tools.

Clears brush for the right of ways, drainage ditches and roadway areas using sling blades and other hand tools.

Removes refuse from rights-of- way and grounds by hand or a litter stick.

Flags and directs traffic.

Fills and stacks sandbags.

Occasionally lifts and carries twenty-five (25) pound cement blocks used in construction and maintenance work.

Occasionally lifts, carries, and assists with the positioning and placement of culvert pipes.

Assists with wood construction and with mixing and pouring concrete.

Loads and unloads materials/supplies from trucks and vans.

Uses hand tools, may operate power tools, and temporarily operate light equipment (i.e.: water truck, road mixer, flatbed truck and rubber tire roller).May assist others to check grade stakes.

Performs unskilled labor tasks as assigned in general maintenance, repair, or construction trade duties.

On county properties sweeps walks, removes refuse from grounds, cuts, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawns and bushes, uses push and power lawn mowers, performs custodial work for county buildings as necessary.

May assist in moving furniture or equipment and large bulky objects.

May flag and direct traffic.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND

SKILLSAbility to perform unskilled manual labor.

Ability to see, hear sounds at a normal level, ambulate independently, bend, stoop, sit or stand.

Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls.

Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.

Ability to work in all-weather and environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dirt, and hot asphalt).Must be able to exert up to forty-five (45) pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Should be able to add subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Ability to follow instructions and concentrate on assigned tasks.

Ability to learn to use tools and equipment as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring tasks.

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No experience required.

Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate County vehicles or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

Employer conducts Screenings

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.