What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pavement Maintenance Lead Worker position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is lead supervisory work participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal surface facilities including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, and curbs. Work includes supervision of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled maintenance personnel and participation in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety and discipline of those subordinate personnel. An employee in this class plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, and assists employees, including providing technical expertise and on-the-job training; estimates and arranges for material and equipment requirements; and maintains work time and material records for assigned projects. This position requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment based upon experience and technical knowledge.
Salary: $25.28 - $35.28 Hourly
Close Date: 08-07-2026 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with "N" endorsement.
- Have considerable progressive experience in construction, pavement and roadway repair and maintenance, including, progressive experience in the use of related light-to-heavy duty type vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Have knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of municipal surface facilities including streets, sidewalks, and curbs.
- Be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications: Preferred applicants:
- Are able to prepare routine reports and maintain records.
- Have good working knowledge of basic computer systems.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Benefits:
Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $25 - $35