Public Infrastructure Technician , or II, or III; Streets Crew

Position: Public Infrastructure Technician I, or II, or III (Streets Crew)
About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Open Until Filled)

Open until filled.

Department Name

Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure

Job Specifications

Public Infrasturcture Technician I:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is entry level, manual labor work in the construction, operation, and maintenance activities designed to support the City's public works infrastructure system. The knowledge, skill, and experience gained at this level enable incumbent to acquire required certifications and progress to Public Infrastructure Technician II. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct observation and supervision.

Work in this class is distinguished from that of higher classes by its lack of requirement for technical skills and its emphasis on learning the construction, operation and maintenance activities of streets and/or drainage infrastructure. Over a designated period, training and work assignments become more complex and incumbents must satisfactorily demonstrate the higher-level knowledge, abilities and skills acquired.

Public Infrasturcture Technician II:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is skilled and technical work wherein incumbents employ the equipment operations and other related skills acquired at the Public Infrastructure Technician l level or in equivalent work to perform work related to construction, operation, and maintenance of streets and/or drainage infrastructure. Positions allocated to this classification work under more general observation and supervision. Incumbents of designated positions are often required to exercise independent judgment in dealing with individual customers.

Work in this class is distinguished from that of higher classes and from lower classes by the level of technical responsibility assigned to the job class incumbents. Over a designated period, training and work assignments become more complex and incumbents must satisfactorily demonstrate the higher-level knowledge, abilities and skills acquired. Direction may be given to a small group of laborers.

Public Infrasturcture Technician III:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is highly skilled work wherein incumbents use the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired at the lower-level Public Infrastructure Technician job classifications to expertly perform a variety of maintenance, construction, and/or repair activities related to the City's streets and/or drainage infrastructure. Employees in this class are skilled at equipment and tool operations, as well as manual labor. Incumbents operate and maintain heavy equipment, such as excavators, gradalls, front end loaders, backhoes, flush trucks, crew trucks, asphalt pavers and other specialized equipment.

Incumbents in this classification work under minimum observation and supervision and their work is distinguished from that of lower classes by the higher level of technical responsibility and their ability to work with limited direction during the absence of the supervisor. Employees are expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in making the technical decisions to carry out their job responsibilities, with assignments being received in oral and written form.

Work is reviewed through inspection, reports and through results obtained. Incumbents may provide direction and oversight to a small group of employees performing the same or related work.

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Minimum Training & Experience

Public Infrasturcture Technician I:

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate.

Necessary

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment and obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) within three (3) months from the date of…