Pipeline Maintenance and Construction - Stormwater Field Services - R20942

Job Opportunity with Sarasota County Government

Turn your skills into a career with purpose! Join Sarasota County's Stormwater team and help maintain the infrastructure that protects our community from flooding and keeps our waterways flowing. Whether you enjoy operating heavy equipment, inspecting pipelines, or performing hands-on maintenance and repairs, you'll build a rewarding career making a visible impact every day.

Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule with opportunities for overtime. Explore our specialty areas below and apply today!

Career Opportunities Across Multiple Teams:
We have openings in a variety of specialized work areas. Placement into a specific team will be based on current operational needs and available vacancies.

Stormwater Cleaning & Inspecting – Skilled Trades Worker:

• Inspect, clean, and repair stormwater conveyance systems
• Restore roadways and rights-of-way after maintenance
• Operate CCTV, jetting, vacuum, and excavation equipment
• Investigate drainage issues and respond to customer concerns
• Complete work orders and support emergency response

Pipeline Maintenance & Construction – Skilled Trades Worker:

• Maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems
• Restore roadways and rights-of-way after repairs
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment
• Respond to drainage, erosion, and stormwater concerns
• Complete work orders and support emergency response

Pipeline Maintenance & Construction – Equipment Operator:

• Operate heavy equipment for stormwater maintenance and construction
• Support installation, repair, and restoration projects
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance
• Respond to stormwater emergencies and service requests
• Complete work orders and daily documentation

Working Hours:

• Operating Days:
  Monday - Friday
• Operating
  
  Hours:
  
  6:30 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• 40-hour work weeks with opportunity of overtime
• * On-Call Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skilled Trades Worker I:
  Starting Pay: $20.10 (Step
  1), Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems
• Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by the county!)
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire
• Skilled Trades Worker II:
  Starting Pay: $22.14 (Step
  1), Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems
• Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by the county!)
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire
• Equipment Operator III :
  Starting Pay: $22.14 (Step
  1), Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of one or more pieces of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, tractors, etc.
• Must be able to acquire a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred "BONUS"

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current technology in storm water distribution systems and road right of way maintenance practices
• Knowledge of safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in the maintenance storm water conveyance system and road right of way maintenance and repair
• Operation of harvesters, airboats, motorboats, excavators, arm mowers, personal computers and mechanical tools used in the utility maintenance industry
• Operation of heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and sewer cleaning equipment

Physical Demands:
Must occasionally 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…