Maintenance I - Streets & Stormwater (Street Sweeper)

Essential Position Functions Perform routine maintenance and repairs of stormwater drainage systems, including ditches, swales, culverts, catch basins, and storm drains. Clear debris, vegetation, and obstructions from drainage ditches, retention ponds, easements, and stormwater structures. Conduct basic inspections of stormwater features and report deterioration, defects, or maintenance needs to supervisors. Assist with installation, maintenance, and basic repair of drainage pipes and stormwater components. Operate a variety of hand tools and light/medium equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and pressure cleaning equipment. Operate various types and sizes of trucks and motorized equipment, including street sweeper, jet/vac trailer, TV camera truck, dump truck, backhoe, and skid steer. Maintain tools and equipment by cleaning, checking, and reporting mechanical issues. Set up barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices around work zones. Perform heavy manual labor such as digging, lifting, shoveling, and removing debris. Assist in general construction or repair work including pipe repair, pavement cutting, ditch digging, backfilling, and ground maintenance. Complete required documentation such as daily activity logs, maintenance records, or related reports. Respond to emergency situations such as flooding, storm events, or urgent repair needs, including after‑hours assignments. Perform other job‑related duties that are consistent with assigned department responsibilities. Respond to emergency situations and assist with solving problems as they arise. Additional Responsibilities May work from a bucket truck to trim and remove tree branches or palm fronds obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic or traffic signs; removes dead, unsafe, or condemned trees from right‑of‑way areas or on City‑owned property. May assist Parks and Grounds Department with grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, line trimming and other related tasks. May assist Facilities Department with interior and exterior building repairs. Assists with City special events and seasonal activities such as setting up and working during City events and installing and removing Christmas decorations throughout the City. Attends workshops and training courses. Tools and Equipment Used Tools and equipment used include, but are not limited to: street sweeper, pickup truck, dump truck, utility truck, water truck, bucket truck, truck trailer, forklift, tractor, backhoe, front end loader, arrow board, mower, edger, weed eater, chainsaw, chipper, message boards, and other power tools. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma. Experience in the trades specified or other specific vocational preparation. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of the division as they relate to this position. Ability to follow instructions on work assignments and use sound judgment in routine and non‑routine situations. Ability to complete all assigned work efficiently and in a timely manner. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, including under unfavorable weather conditions. Proficient use of the various types of tools and equipment required to accomplish the work in this position. Required Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid Florida Class B, CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain within one year. Possession of temporary traffic control (TTC) certification or ability to obtain in one year. Best Management Practices (BMP) certification, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) erosion and sediment control inspector certification, or ability to obtain within one year. Stormwater Operator Level 1 certification or ability to obtain within 18 months. Physical Requirements Heavy (fifty or over) lifting and carrying required. Performs physical tasks while walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods in varying inclement weather conditions. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Working Conditions Works inside and outside in varying inclement weather conditions for extended periods with noise, dust, fumes, grease, oil, electrical energy, heat, and cold. Ability to work in confined spaces. Works on slippery and uneven surfaces. Works in transportation right‑of‑way areas with moving objects or vehicles. Works at heights of up to thirty to forty feet. Standards for Professional Appearance Clothing should be neat, clean, appropriate for the workplace, professional, and should not constitute a safety hazard. Personal appearance includes good personal hygiene. Facial hair should be clean‑shaven or well‑groomed. Visible body piercings or adornments shall be limited to two earrings per ear, unless approved by the City Manager. Other visible body piercings, including nose, gauges, lip, tongue, or eyebrow piercings, are prohibited. Jewelry may be restricted for safety reasons, based on the position. Hair styles should be neat, professional, and appropriate for the workplace. Hair dye, if used, should be naturally occurring. Conditions for Visible Tattoos Tattoos shall not be visible above the collar level of a crew‑neck tee shirt. Tattoos on the hand shall not extend past the first knuckle and palms are not permitted. One discreet black ring, up to eight millimeters in width, may be worn on the ring finger between the first and second knuckle. Unprofessional or offensive tattoos or brands, including nudity, violence, sexually explicit art, profanity, or symbols inciting negative reactions, are strictly prohibited. The Department Head or City Manager reserves the right to require any tattoo to be covered. Accommodations The City of Seminole does provide medical and religious accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seminole, City of (FL)