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Summary
Summary
Under close supervision, performs asphalt, paver brick,and/or concrete repair tasks related to the maintenance of City streets,sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way; and performs other relatedduties and special projects, as assigned.
Salary
Public Works Technician Trainee - Pay grade 37
$17.23 hourly
Excellent Benefits!
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (education will be verifiedusing the Education Requirements listed below) and six (6) months of laborexperience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. FloridaIntermediate Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification is required withinsix (6) months from date of employment.
Construction and/or maintenance experience is highlydesirable.
A current and valid Florida drivers license is required.For application purposes, a valid drivers license from any state (equivalentto a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain theState of Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days from date ofemployment. A Florida Class B Commercial Drivers license is required withintwelve (12) months from date of employment.
Driving Requirements:
Have not lost any driving privileges by reason ofrevocation, suspension, or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or hadan adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations or,
Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in anypreceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks orless or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been clearedwill not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
Have not had more than one DUI (conviction oradjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10)years.
Education Requirements: Tobe considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, andconsistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalentdiploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have beenissued by:
a)a public education institutionin the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
b)an institution accredited by anaccrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department ofEducation or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c)an institution that isaccredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for HigherEducation Accreditation (CHEA); or
d)an institution whose degree orcertification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c),above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a),b), or c) above.
International degrees will be evaluated todetermine if they satisfy qualification requirements.
Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.
State of Emergency: Whennormal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to adeclaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees willbe deemed critical by the City.For the preparation and/orcontinuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employeesdeemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by theCity but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation ofemergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to reportto work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned toanother location that best meet the needs of the City.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.
The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employmentopportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country,supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given inaccordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met theminimum requirements of the position. Background investigation and physical isrequired as a condition of employment.Drug and alcohol screening may be required depending on the position.
Currency USD
Closing Date
Amount of Travel
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Job Description
Summary
Under close supervision, performs asphalt, paver brick,and/or concrete repair tasks related to the maintenance of City streets,sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way; and performs other relatedduties and special projects, as assigned.
Salary
Public Works Technician Trainee - Pay grade 37
$17.23 hourly
Excellent Benefits!
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (education will be verifiedusing the Education Requirements listed below) and six (6) months of laborexperience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. FloridaIntermediate Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification is required withinsix (6) months from date of employment.
Construction and/or maintenance experience is highlydesirable.
A current and valid Florida drivers license is required.For application purposes, a valid drivers license from any state (equivalentto a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain theState of Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days from date ofemployment. A Florida Class B Commercial Drivers license is required withintwelve (12) months from date of employment.
Driving Requirements:
Have not lost any driving privileges by reason ofrevocation, suspension, or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or hadan adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations or,
Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in anypreceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks orless or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been clearedwill not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
Have not had more than one DUI (conviction oradjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10)years.
Education Requirements: Tobe considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, andconsistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalentdiploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have beenissued by:
a)a public education institutionin the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
b)an institution accredited by anaccrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department ofEducation or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c)an institution that isaccredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for HigherEducation Accreditation (CHEA); or
d)an institution whose degree orcertification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c),above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a),b), or c) above.
International degrees will be evaluated todetermine if they satisfy qualification requirements.
Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.
State of Emergency: Whennormal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to adeclaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees willbe deemed critical by the City.For the preparation and/orcontinuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employeesdeemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by theCity but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation ofemergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to reportto work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned toanother location that best meet the needs of the City.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.
The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employmentopportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country,supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given inaccordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met theminimum requirements of the position. Background investigation and physical isrequired as a condition of employment.Drug and alcohol screening may be required depending on the position.
Currency USD
Closing Date
Amount of Travel
Work At Home -
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