Department:

Public Works

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you have experience managing a team and skills in the maintenance and construction field? As a Stormwater Crew Leader, you coordinate the utility work for operations, maintenance, and installation of the potable and reclaimed water distribution. Come and apply today to join this growing team and see your direct impact on the Sarasota County community!

• Participate on all phases of work in drainage maintenance, construction and repair.
• Perform manual labor tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and assisting in coordinating equipment to be used on the job.
• Give subordinates instructions on difficult problems and assignments.
• Personally operates various types of equipment in work assignments as necessary.
• Inspect equipment and make determination on the job site of how to utilize equipment and personnel in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Instruct subordinates in safety practices and proper procedures for work assignment.
• Keep subordinates informed of policies, procedures, work assignments, and insures instructions are followed.

Work Hours: 

• 40- hours per week
• Tuesday – Friday  
• 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
• *On-Call Required
   

About You

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One year of experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire. 
• Must acquire Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker “N” endorsement at the time of hire.
   

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.

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! 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 f