4 Skilled Trades jobs in Ellenton

Sarasota, FL

Order: 84006

Order Type : Temp

Sarasota, FL

$19.56/HR

Temp-to-Hire for the right candidate!

We have multiple positions with the field operations division as skilled trades workers. There are long-term growth opportunities in the vital wastewater operations of our Public Utilities Department. Whether you are looking to start your career or have honed your skills and would like to join our outstanding team, apply today to take advantage of our benefits and generous pension plan!

• Cleaning and Televising Technician: Inspect County sewer pipes by operating a remote-controlled camera through our pipes. You'll beat the Florida heat in this position, as our field offices have air conditioning!
• Valve and ARVS Technician: Play a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of sanitary sewer ARVs (Air Release Valves) and force main valves to reduce the risk of SSOs (Sanitary Sewer Overflows).
• Pipeline Repair Crew: This position is perfect if you like to get down and dirty. You'll be the emergency responders for mainline breaks. In this role, you'll repair anything from two-inch pipelines to 42-inch pipelines.
• Project Crew: This position is for those who are willing to tackle large jobs that require long-term and short-term planning to make wastewater system improvements.

• Perform complete utility work including maintenance, repair, installation, construction, flushing, flow testing, and disinfection to the utility's potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, their appurtenances.
• Perform complete underground utility inspection/discovery and locates and construction of the potable, air release valves, backflow prevention devices, meters, boxes and related appurtenances, including flow testing of water meters and certification of backflow prevention devices.
• Perform right-of-way MOT and all restorations relating to complete utility maintenance and repairs.
• Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer-flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, flow meters and other related equipment used in distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance.

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• *On-Call Required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
• Two (2) years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
• CDL A Preferred

Sarasota County Government

$19.13 Hourly

Sarasota, FL

Full-Time

Public Works

Continuous

Do you love to work outside and have a passion for repairing things? We have an opening for a Roadside Ditch Maintenance & Excavation Skilled Trades Worker- Stormwater. This position will be doing maintenance, construction, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way systems. Join our team and apply today!

Responsibilities include:

• Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances.
• Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs.
• Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction.
• Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns.
• Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and/or road right-of-way areas.
• Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices.

** Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Starting Pay: $9.13 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a 0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

Sarasota County Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

• Perform maintenance on all county open stormwater conveyance systems and their appurtenances.
• Restore road right-of-ways and properties relating to stormwater maintenance and repairs.
• Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum/jet combination trucks, dump truck, Gradall, backhoes, excavators, arm mowers, and other related equipment required to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems and road right-of-way maintenance/construction.
• Respond to customer complaints relating to stormwater systems, including pipeline, canal, ditch blockages, and erosion control. Issues on and around the road right of way, water quality concerns, and stormwater flow concerns.
• Complete and submit work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion.

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater conveyance systems and /or road right-of-way areas.
• Must be able to acquire a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

• Operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in the stormwater maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of current technology in stormwater conveyance systems maintenance practices.

• If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)