Public Works Technician IV (Urban Forestry)

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week and an Award-Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program including 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program after 10 years of public service and on-time payments
• Competitive pay, benefits package, and pension plan

About the Role

Under limited supervision, performs skilled and basic work in the operation of medium to heavy trucks and other equipment, including the maintenance of City-owned roads, facilities, beaches, and all areas within the rights-of-way. Employees in this class are responsible for skilled work at City-owned and maintained properties and may supervise a limited number of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.

Responsibilities

• Operates power construction equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, grapple trucks, bucket trucks, or front-end loaders to excavate, move and grade earth, erect structures, pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.
• Operates dump trucks with a capacity up to 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and other like vehicles to support city construction and maintenance projects.
• Performs daily routine preventive maintenance and servicing of vehicles and equipment (e.g., refuels, checks fluid levels, hoses, signal operation, brakes, and lights) and refers major repairs.
• Supervises skilled and unskilled employees in a lower grade on an as-needed basis.
• Loads, hauls, and unloads equipment and materials to job sites.
• Performs various construction and/or maintenance tasks (e.g., hauling trash and debris, repairing asphalt, and repairing sidewalks).
• Operates heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, and patch trucks as required.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems involving streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.
• Performs senior journeyman-level tasks related to the maintenance of City-owned roads, facilities, beaches, and all areas within the rights-of-way ensuring work quality and on-time completion.
• Performs tasks involving physical labor at construction/maintenance sites, including operating hand and power tools such as air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, and small mechanical hoists.
• Prepares sites for construction by digging trenches, leveling ground, cleaning up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
• Smooths and levels surfaces of poured concrete, such as walks, sidewalks, and/or curbs using a variety of hand tools.
• Aligns and places forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patches voids; and uses power tools to cut expansion joints and grind uneven edges.
• Patches broken or eroded pavement and repairs guard rails and highway markers.
• Mows or clears brush, including sod laying, mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortar-less segmental concrete masonry.
• Collects trash and debris from City-maintained properties; loads vehicles with trash and debris; disposes of trash and debris.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the assigned crew to accomplish required working assignments and City projects.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the public, and others to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, and resolve problems.
• Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in manual labor, construction, or maintenance-related experience, including paving work, concrete work, grouting, or hardscaping.
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy and light equipment.
• Current and valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B (or equivalent from any state, with the ability to obtain a Florida license within thirty (30) days from date of employment).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of skilled trades related to streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements under the ADA.
• Knowledge of specialized machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and equipment.
• Skill in operating and working around moving equipment.
• Skill in operating and performing preventive maintenance on designated equipment.
• Ability to follow and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, as-builts, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to supervise the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.

Physical Demands

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in all types of weather.
• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 60 pounds), and perform similar actions during the course of the workday.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions, with exposure to insects, animals, chemicals, and other hazards.