This is lead supervisory and participatory work of a physical nature involving the application of manual skills and knowledge above basic laboring at the Cosme Water Plant in Northwest Hillsborough County. Work requires skill in training, instructing, organizing work crews, and determining procedures to carry out assignments received through written and oral instructions. Work includes the operation of automotive equipment, specialized machines, equipment, power tools, and building maintenance and operational support equipment. An employee in this class personally participates in the work, may perform the more skilled and difficult tasks, and performs heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Salary: $18.45 - $26.67Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) - or - at the time of application, possess a Class "B" temporary permit and obtain and continue to maintain the Class "B" license within five and one half (5 ½) months of appointment to the position.

• Have some supervisory experience.

• Have some knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in manual construction and maintenance activities.

• Be skilled in the operation of various hand and power tools and automotive equipment.

• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications: Preferred applicants:

• Are able to prepare routine reports and maintain records.

• Have good working knowledge of basic computer systems.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

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