Carpenter​/Laborer

Pay Grade/Salary Range

102 - $33,087.60 - $52,940.16 Annually - ($15.91 - $25.45 Hr.)

Road & Bridge

Bridge & Concrete Supervisor (1007)

102 - $33,087.60 - $52,940.16 Annually - ($15.91 - $25.45 Hr.)

Until Filled

This is a semi-skilled position responsible for various manual laboring tasks and a variety of construction and maintenance-related functions.

• Patches and repairs roads with asphalt or rock. Shovels and lutes asphalt during paving operations. Clears brush, trees and other obstructions from roadside. Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks. Moves equipment and other large bulky objects. Performs custodial duties when required.
• Maintains County grounds; rakes grass, cuts grass and waters plants and shrubs. Weeds flower beds, shapes and trims hedges and trees. Plants and fertilizes flowers. May operate various types of mowers in mowing grass on rights-of-way or other motorized equipment necessary to maintain County property.
• lnstalls and erects barriers, signs and other warning devices required to mark work areas and identify hazards.
• Functions as a flagging person when required and directs traffic flow in areas of construction and maintenance.
• Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed.

• Ability to understand and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with laboring work.
• Ability to learn laboring aspects of paving operations.
• Ability to learn methods of maintaining equipment and tools.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor on a daily basis and under emergency conditions.

The individual in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position for 10% of the time. Frequently operates various types of equipment to include, but not limited to hand and power tools. Frequently ascends/descends stairs, ladders and scaffolding. The person in this position frequently communicates with the public, vendors and co-workers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Frequently moves materials and office equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. May be required to work in inclement outdoor weather conditions for up to (4) four hours. Frequently operates motor vehicle for up to (8) hours; of which (4) hours may be continuous. Must be able to frequently position self to work under or around various items to perform maintenance tasks.

Constantly inspects and assesses equipment, buildings and materials to complete daily tasks. Individual in this position must be able to use both near and far vision. Must be able to walk over uneven or soft surfaces.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred but not required. Minimum of one year of experience performing physical labor.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License while employed.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Disaster Essential.

Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment