Public Works Tech

Job Summary:

The City of Newberry is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual for an entry-level manual labor position in the Streets, Roads, and Cemetery Divisions. This role involves a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, properties, and cemetery grounds. The ideal candidate will perform both routine and specialized tasks under the guidance of a supervisor, with opportunities to work independently as skills develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, clearing brush, and removing debris.
• Assist in ditch and retention basin clearing using hand and power tools.
• Conduct pipe laying, fence repair, asphalt, and concrete work as needed.
• Operate light construction equipment such as front-end loaders, trucks, and tractors.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct inspections of traffic signs for compliance and perform necessary maintenance.
• Supervise State inmate work squads in assigned tasks.
• Participate in the layout and painting of pavement markings, including crosswalks and school zones.
• Perform daily safety inspections of equipment and adhere to all workplace safety policies.
• Execute all other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Florida Class B CDL or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Acceptable driving record as per City policy.
• Ability to meet and maintain FDOC criteria as a Non-DC supervisor for State inmates.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with road maintenance methods, tools, and materials.
• Experience using power and hand tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of City roads and public properties.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Awareness of workplace safety hazards and ability to take precautionary measures.
• Physical capability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work involves moderate to extreme exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, odors, and other environmental conditions.
• Position requires moderate exposure to physical hazards, including the operation of heavy equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
• Essential physical activities include bending, stooping, standing, crouching, lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, and working at heights.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

Why Join Us?

The City of Newberry offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to serve your community while gaining valuable experience in public works and infrastructure maintenance.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.

The City of Newberry has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.