Field Technician / Public Works #8032

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THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES

AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.

AT THIS TIME, WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL VACANCIES IN BOTH THE TRANSPORTATION AND STORMWATER MAINTENANCE DIVISIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS.

THERE ARE TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE

About Us

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of utilities, stormwater or transportation infrastructure.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida CDL B driver's license within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.
• Must obtain and maintain Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control certification from an approved trainer within six (6) months of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled manual and limited technical work for installation and maintenance of City water, sewer and irrigation infrastructure.
• When Assigned to Public Works: Performs maintenance and repair on municipal property, i.e., installation, maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure including catch basins, swales, pipes, outfalls, weirs, and canals; installation, maintenance, and repair of transportation infrastructure including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, signs, pavement, and landscaping.
• Ensures the proper stocking and functioning of equipment and supplies in assigned city vehicle(s) and prepares work sites per daily work orders.
• Knowledge of municipal water and irrigation maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use tools and maintenance equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace