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Tradesworker I - Road & Bridges

Working under general supervision of the Foreman/Manager performs various maintenance activities using general maintenance, carpentry, asphalt, and masonry skills to repair/install, drainage pipes into drainage structures, sidewalks, roadway repairs, or a combination of these skills for the maintenance of County infrastructure within road rights-of-way or on County property.

• Repairs sidewalks as needed by removing, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete. 
• Repairs uneven sidewalks by grinding the existing concrete. 
• Performs duties as needed to place hot mix asphalt in large patches or potholes within roadways.
• Preforms guardrail maintenance and repairs as needed. 
• Removes and replaces drainage pipe and structures as needed. 
• Repairs or replaces irrigations systems as needed. 
• Constructs concrete or rip-rap headwalls as needed using various types of construction techniques.
• Constructs various types of stormwater inlets as needed. 

Education:

High school graduate or GED and five years of working experience related skilled labor in the construction industry. 

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in carpentry, asphalt, masonry, irrigation and drainage pipe work as they relate to roadway construction activities. 

Knowledge in the safe operation of various types of hand tools and power tools. 

Knowledge of standard Florida Maintenance of Traffic processes and procedures.

Ability to interpret drawings and plans.

Ability to trouble-shoot irrigation systems and make repairs. 

Ability to perform heavy manual labor. 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position. 

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.