Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.
The Road Maintenance Division aims to provide reliable, accessible, and well-maintained roadways that enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors. In addition to patching potholes, correcting drainage problems, maintaining bridges, and solving other roadway problems, Road Maintenance aids other divisions with projects on a regular basis.
The Maintenance Technician performs routine and labor-intensive tasks for area of responsibility to maintain the County’s Road system and uses various construction and maintenance equipment. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Acts as a crew leader/lead worker of a small crew operating the asphalt truck, repairing roads with asphalt including, but not limited to, potholes, edge breakup, sinkholes, and driveways. Operates vacuum truck and backhoe as needed.
• Performs routine and labor-intensive tasks for area of responsibility.
• Inspects area of responsibility on a regular basis for deterioration, damages, or operational problems.
• Performs repairs, replacement and/or maintenance for area of responsibility.
• Maintains record of tasks performed daily, and other reports and records as required.
• Operates and uses a variety of hand tools, power tools and construction vehicles, tractors, other equipment.
• Builds drainage culverts and other structures, installs flumes and swales, lays pipe and lays brick, and repairs guardrail.
• Maintains equipment and records servicing of same.
• Responds to after hours' emergency call outs as needed.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or specialized vocational training.
• Extensive training in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment used for applying hot mix asphalt patching and vacuum truck.

 
Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class "A" with "N" combination air brakes.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekend) to respond to emergencies.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and occasional reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
 
Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
 
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
 
Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
 
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
 
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.
 
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.