Transportation Maintenance Worker

About the role

The City of Haines City is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Worker to support the Transportation Division in constructing, repairing, and maintaining streets, bridges, sidewalks, storm‑drainage systems and related infrastructure. This full‑time, onsite position works primarily outdoors and contributes to a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing public environment.

Key responsibilities

• Set forms, pour, shovel, and finish concrete work for streets and sidewalks.
• Rake asphalt, perform hot and cold patch pothole repairs.
• Construct, repair, and maintain inlets, storm pipes, boat ramps, baffle boxes, and bridges.
• Conduct illegal discharge inspections and storm‑flume inspections.
• Maintain city grounds, green spaces, retention ponds, and right‑of‑ways, including mowing, trimming, edging, sodding, landscaping, painting, lighting, and debris removal.
• Safely operate and maintain all tools and equipment required for assignments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Transportation Superintendent.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction, street work, or related fields.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Required skills

• Concrete pouring and finishing.
• Asphalt raking and pothole patching.
• Storm‑drainage and pipe installation/maintenance.
• Boat ramp and bridge construction/repair.
• Landscaping maintenance (mowing, trimming, edging, sodding).
• Operation of hand and power tools and heavy equipment.

What we offer

• Equal‑opportunity employment in a drug‑free workplace.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development within municipal public works.