Senior Maintenance Worker - Road & Bridge

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Working under the general supervision, of the Foreman/Manager, performing a variety of unskilled & semi-skilled duties with drainage and/or vegetation crews to maintain County rights-of-way and properties. Work may be done as part of a workgroup or individually.

• • Assists Irrigation Trades worker in diagnosing & repairing plumbing and electrical issues within irrigation systems.
  • Operates zero-turn and walk behind mowers performing assigned vegetation maintenance duties.
  • Operates string-line trimmers and edger's performing assigned vegetation maintenance duties.
  • Operates hedge clippers, pole saws, and chain saws in the performance of assigned vegetation maintenance duties.
  • Performs manual labor harvesting and loading tree limbs as needed.
  • Performs manual labor in the chipping of vegetation as needed.
  • Chipping up limbs.
  • Establish elevations in easements & rights-of-way with a grade laser.
  • Manually cleans debris and vegetation from ditches.

  These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

High school diploma / GED and three years of working experience related to manual labor in the construction industry, commercial landscaping maintenance, regrading and maintenance of drainage systems, and/or maintenance of irrigation systems.

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver's License.
• A valid Florida Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement is preferred. Holders of a Class A or B CDL are eligible for incentive pay based on the CDL license classification and endorsements.

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

Knowledge of the safe operation of lawn mowing equipment along roadways under traffic conditions.

Knowledge of standard Florida Maintenance of Traffic processes and procedures.

Knowledge of the operation of grade lasers, hand tools, mowing equipment, and the techniques for the use of this equipment in maintaining drainage and vegetation along roadways and easements.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, humidity, rain, noise, dust, and other environmental conditions. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and the use of protective equipment. Duties are physically demanding and may include walking, bending, lifting, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Indian River County is an equal opportunity, veterans' preference, and drug-free employer and does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, political affiliation, physical disability, or other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.