Streets & Sidewalks Technician I, II, III

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00072
Department: Public Works
Division: STREETS & SIDEWALKS
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
Entry Salary
Streets & Sidewalk Technician I - $42,021.79
Streets and Sidewalk Technician II - $46,329.02
Streets & Sidewalk Technician III - $51,077.75
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Under direct supervision, the Streets & Sidewalks Technician I is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbs, appurtenances, and asphalt patch installation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists, supports, and participates in many of the phases of installation, maintenance, and repair activities for the City's streets and sidewalks; monitors safety and potential hazards and addresses issues or concerns.
• Supports a skilled worker perform construction and cement work including laying pavers, forming, pouring, and finishing of curbs, streets, sidewalks, a variety of structures and performing related work incidental to these tasks.
• Removes dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other materials to ensure effective repairs and maintenance activities.
• Assists in shop or yard area by cleaning, painting, and performing routine maintenance work; loads and carries materials for performing repair and maintenance.
• Operates, drives, and uses dump trucks, air hammers, chop saws, chain saws, weed eaters, concrete mixers, and other equipment required to complete the job.
• Ensures the safety and functionality of all City streets and sidewalks.
• Performs standby duty for after-hour responses; assists department in the event of an emergency and may be required to work odd or altered hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Type: Obtain and maintain Restricted Class A (No Tractor/Trailer) CDL permit within three (3) months of hire date & obtain and maintain Restricted Class A (No Tractor) CDL with necessary endorsements based on area of assignment within nine (9) months of hire date.
This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:
Air hammers, tape measure, wrenches, shovel, rake, pruners, transit and levels, Johnson bar, chain saw, pole saw, screwdrivers, concrete tools, chop saws, chain saws, weed eaters, drills, circular saw, cut saw, skill saw, compactors, pumps, generators, light and heavy trucks, van, forklift, front-end loader 10 yard truck, forklift, dump truck, bobcats, copier, phone, fax machine, and computer, and other equipment as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Streets & Sidewalk Technician I
Minimum Tenth grade education AND one (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in a maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Streets & Sidewalk Technician II
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate OR Completion of the apprentice program PLUS one (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in a maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Streets & Sidewalks Technician III
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in a maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledgeof -

• Street and sidewalks maintenance
• Hand and power tools and equipment
• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in -

• Operate and use hand and power tools, small trucks and other equipment
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Reading and interpreting machine operating manuals
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with customers
• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Operating a computer with general proficiency

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03
How many years of experience do you have as a semi-skilled laborer in maintenance or construction field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year exp.
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4-5 years experience
• 5+ years experience

04
Please indicate which level you qualify for.

• Streets & Sidewalk Technician
• Senior Streets and Sidewalk Technician
• Lead Streets & Sidewalk Technician

Required Question