Streets & Sidewalks Technician
Clearwater, FL 
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Location
Clearwater, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Parks & Recreation
Job Number
2022-00005
Position Description

ENTRY SALARY:
$16.40/per hour
$34,115.38 annually
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under direct supervision, the Streets & Sidewalks Technician is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbs, appurtenances, and asphalt patch installation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assists, supports, and participates in many of the phases of installation, maintenance, and repair activities for the City's streets and sidewalks; monitors safety and potential hazards and addresses issues or concerns.
  • Supports a skilled worker perform construction and cement work including laying pavers, forming, pouring, and finishing of curbs, streets, sidewalks, a variety of structures and performing related work incidental to these tasks.
  • Removes dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other materials to ensure effective repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Assists in shop or yard area by cleaning, painting, and performing routine maintenance work; loads and carries materials for performing repair and maintenance.
  • Operates, drives, and uses dump trucks, air hammers, chop saws, chain saws, weed eaters, concrete mixers, and other equipment required to complete the job.
  • Ensures the safety and functionality of all City streets and sidewalks.
  • Performs standby duty for after-hour responses; assists department in the event of an emergency and may be required to work odd or altered hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes
Type: Obtain and maintain Class B CDL within one (1) year of hire date.

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:


Air hammers, tape measure, wrenches, shovel, rake, pruners, transit and levels, Johnson bar, chain saw, pole saw, screwdrivers, concrete tools, chop saws, chain saws, weed eaters, drills, circular saw, cut saw, skill saw, compactors, pumps, generators, light and heavy trucks, van, forklift, front-end loader 10 yard truck, forklift, dump truck, bobcats, copier, phone, fax machine, and computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Tenth grade education AND one (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in a maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

  • Street and sidewalks maintenance
  • Hand and power tools and equipment
  • Department policies and protocols
  • Equipment maintenance practices and methods




Skill in -
  • Operate and use hand and power tools, small trucks and other equipment
  • Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
  • Reading and interpreting machine operating manuals
  • Establishing and maintaining good relationships
  • Dealing tactfully with customers
  • Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Operating a computer with general proficiency

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1 year
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