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Applicants must be within 5 miles of SOUTHLAND BLVD AND US441 for this position.
SUMMARY: The initial focus of this position is to perform maintenance activities of roadway assets and adjacent properties while exercising independent judgment and promoting safe work habits. MOT Certification and/or CDL license is a plus. Work is on state roads in Osceola County. Computer skills and writing abilities are important for this salaried position.
Applicants must be within 5 miles of SOUTHLAND BLVD AND US441 for this position.
MUST HAVE CLEAN DMV WITH AT LEAST THREE YEARS CLEAN DRIVING HISTORY.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and record/input maintenance needs.
- Inspect completed work.
- Participate in all training.
- Perform maintenance activities on the roadway assets to include preventative maintenance and repair.
- Check complaints on roads and inspects highways to determine repair work needed.
- Assists with operations to maintain roadway right of way maintenance during emergencies such as natural disasters and inclement weather.
- Perform routine traffic control functions such as flagging and setting up work zones.
- Operates a variety of medium duty equipment including tractors, bush hogs, as well as some hydraulic equipment and power tools.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor to include, but not limited to, roadway repair, bridge work orders, fence repair, cleaning and reshaping ditches, erecting signs, landscaping activities, debris and litter control.
- Comply with all applicable State, Local laws, Federal OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations; assist in always maintaining a safe working environment.
- Completes vehicle pre/post trip inspections daily to assure vehicles and equipment are safe and in good working order before leaving company premises and upon return
- Reports any safety issues from pre/post trip inspections immediately to supervisor
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment when required
- Verifies that the loads, tools, equipment, and materials are secured properly before transporting begins
- Assists with all other right of way maintenance activities as directed
- Obeys all traffic and safety laws and regulations
- Ability to take and pass the FDOT MOT certification class
- Must be available for on-call 1 to 2 weeks per month. This is emergency response providing traffic control and safety.
- Maintains a positive public image for the company with appropriate personal conduct
- Operates company vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional, and courteous manner
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Be able to respond to all and any kind of incident 24/7.
- Available to work overtime as needed.
- Requires valid FL Driver’s License and a DOT acceptable driving record at all times which is subject to annual review.
- This position is subject to a random drug screening at any time.
EDUCATION OR TRAINING:
- Certified in DOT Work Zone Safety.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.
- Company Safety Training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to carry equipment to and from assigned areas as well as use the equipment in performance of job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position works in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all types of weather as well as directly on and near busy roadways.
