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Public Works

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Do you have experience managing a team and skills in maintenance and construction? As a Crew Leader, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily field activities of assigned staff while performing maintenance and repairs on the County’s Rights-of-Way and Drainage Conveyance Systems.

Come and apply today to join this growing team and see your direct impact on the Sarasota County community!

About This Role

+ Coordinate and supervise daily work activities of assigned staff.

+ Lead teams that may include Equipment Operators III, Skilled Trades Workers I/II, and Trades Workers.

+ Oversee Stormwater maintenance operations.

+ Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

+ Manage work on county property, rights-of-way (ROWs), and easements.

+ Provide guidance and support to crew members.

+ Monitor work quality and adherence to standards.

+ Meet with Customers to resolve issues relating to the drainage conveyance system and blockage or backup concerns.

+ Record and complete daily work task data using manual or computerized devices to create and complete tasks and maintenance records.

+ May be required to operate specialized equipment; Gradall, Dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, skid loaders, front end loaders, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair road rights-of-ways and stormwater conveyance systems.

Work Hours:

+ Monday – Friday

+ 40-hours a week

+ 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

+ *On-Call Required

About You

Minimum Qualifications :

+ A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

+ 1 - 3 years of experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.

+ A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

+ Must acquire Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker “N” endorsement within six (6) months from the time of hire.

+ Must acquire a certification in Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control within twelve months from the time of hire.

Preferred "Bonus" Qualifications:

+ Four (4) years of advanced experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of stormwater conveyance systems in/or around road rights-of-ways, county owned property and easements.

+ Possession of a Class “A” Driver License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.

+ Experience in operating equipment used in the stormwater construction industry.

Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Subject 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) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $22.62 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

Our 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, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ 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! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 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!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. 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.