Job Description
The Public Works and Environmental Services Technician participates in a variety of maintenance activities including concrete work, basic masonry, carpentry tasks, basic storm water structure maintenance, construction, beach and environmental maintenance. The Technician engages in manual labor to complete maintenance, construction, and environmental work duties. The Technician operates power equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, mowers, chainsaws, tampers, blowers, trimmers, and a variety of hand tools. The Technician is required to be competent and skilled in the general maintenance and operation of small internal combustion engines such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, etc. The Technician is required to be competent and skilled in the maintenance and operation of the Towns’ storm water system, sewer lift stations, sewer pumps, motors and control mechanisms in order to maintain continuity of operations of these systems. The Technician is required to perform and document pre-trip vehicle inspections, be competent and skilled in the operation of a variety of fleet vehicles and vehicle accessories including pick-up trucks, single-axle dump trucks, front-end loader, skid steer tractor, and beach rake tractors. Duties are performed under general supervision. The Technician must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions and work within a team environment. The Technician shall be able to participate in community outreach efforts and activities, emergency preparedness, required training, and other special projects as assigned or deemed necessary by the Commission
Skills
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND TASKS:
• Responsible to safely utilize all tools, equipment, etc., necessary in carrying out the functions of this position.
• Required to life or carry objects weighing 75 pounds and over.
• Required to possess 20/20 or corrected vision, good hearing, mobility, hand eye coordination, physical stamina, with the ability to distinguish odors, and be capable of walking distances.
• Required to drive vehicles and specified heavy equipment.
• Responsible to safely work in confined spaces, crawl, stoop, push, pull and work on unsteady surfaces among others.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
A considerable amount of time is spent working outdoors the Technician must be able to endure the outdoor weather elements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of work experience in public works, sanitary sewer system maintenance/repair, or related duties and tasks as outlined above.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Able to attend and successfully complete any and all necessary training, certifications and licensing to include;
o National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES)
o Community Rating System (CRS)
o National Incident Management System (NIMS)
o Pinellas County Required Training
o Any other required training, certification or licensing identified by the Commission as necessary.
Pay
Salary - Depends on qualifications.
Work Hours
• Work hours - Monday thru Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some overtime possible. • End date for posting is until filled.