Department:

Public Utilities

About Our Job

Do you have experience managing a team and skills in the maintenance and construction field? As a Public Utilities Field Crew Leader, you coordinate the utility work for operations, maintenance, and installation of the potable and reclaimed water distribution.

Job Description:

Come and apply today to join this growing team and see your direct impact on the Sarasota County community!

About This Role

• Coordinate and oversee the daily work activities of three (3) or more staff.

• Perform complete underground utility inspection and discovery, maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the potable and reclaimed water distribution, wastewater.

• 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, excavators, backhoes, end loaders, trenchers, and other related equipment.

Work Hours: 

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

About You

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• Three (3) year of experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.

• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire. 

• Must acquire Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker “N” endorsement within six (6) months.
   

Physical Demands:  Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

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.
 

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $22.62 (Step 1)

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

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Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• 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.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• 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! 
• 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 and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 persona