STORMWATER MAINTENANCE Position Available In Highlands, Florida

STORMWATER MAINTENANCE 2.1 2.1

out of 5 stars Avon Park, FL 33825 Applications through INDEED will not be accepted. Please visit the City’s website to fill out our application. avonpark.city/jobs

SALARY:

$18.04- $20.98 DOQ

NATURE OF WORK

Performs semi-skilled and limited skilled work in the maintenance of streets, stormwater, and rights-of-way maintenance. Employees may be assigned to one or several functions within the classification, depending upon the needs of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity Performs semi-skilled work for jobs related to, maintenance and repair of stormwater and rights-of-way Performs limited skilled work in canals, streets, ditches, and ponds using first-level maintenance equipment Washes, cleans, and performs routine maintenance to equipment Operates pressure cleaning equipment, tractors, chain saws, trimmers, small trucks, and automotive equipment Assists in construction and maintenance activities, including, but not limited to ditch maintenance, stormwater system maintenance, and rights-of-way repair Assists in setting up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards Stand-by and or after-hour duties may be required Prepares daily activity sheets and other documentation as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Prefer Florida driver’s license with CDL (class B minimum) endorsement Must possess or have the ability to obtain, within one (1) year of appointment, current Florida Department of Transportation Approved Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate Certification Must possess or have the ability to obtain, within 90 days of appointment, Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator – Level

I OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavator, Vac-Con truck, etc. Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, materials, and tools of several trades Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to prepare and maintain records on activities Ability to apply all applicable safety measures Ability to perform manual work under adverse weather condition for extended periods Ability to work in/or around traffic, working around underground utilities: electric, gas, phone/fiber optics, cable TV, water, sewer lines, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or

GED PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Intermittent performance of tasks involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Requires intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100+ pounds). Tasks are performed in outdoor environment under all weather conditions with risk of exposure to vehicular traffic, noise, and exhaust fumes and working around open trenches and construction areas that involve the use of safety equipment such as reflective vests, hard hats, and safety shoes. Some tasks include working in and around moving vehicles where heightened awareness to surroundings and adherence to established safety precautions is essential to avoid injury/accidents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may sometimes be loud. Employment Applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety.

Applications are located at:

www.avonpark.city/jobs The City of Avon Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or contact Human Resources (863‐452‐4406). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Preference will be given to preference‐eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/

Disabled/Drug Testing/Veteran Supporting Documents Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.04 – $20.98 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person