The City of Newberry: Who are We?

• A top-rated, rapidly growing community with a small-town feel
• Located in the spectacular region of freshwater springs and rivers
• A short drive from the theme park capital of the world (Orlando) and the world-class, sandy beaches of the Gulf and Atlantic oceans.
• Just down the road from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in an area known for its diverse culture, historical sites, scenic beauty, and cultural events.
• In a State with no income tax, low sales tax, and beautiful seasonal weather

Why you’ll love it at the City of Newberry?

• You’ll get the satisfaction of having a direct impact on the community in which you work.
• You’ll be integral in your community’s development.
• You’ll be part of a transforming organization dedicated to developing a shared vision among team members.
• You’ll receive a competitive salary.
• You’ll have highly competitive benefits including: health, dental, life, health spending account, tuition reimbursement programs, parental leave, and State of Florida Retirement System

• Embraces the City’s core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, and Superior Service
• Clears brush and cuts and edges grass and weeds with hand tools and power operated machine; seeds, hoes, cultivates and gives general care to City Cemetery grounds; removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves, and other refuse from grounds.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks of one or more of the skilled trades; or on a regular basis, may assist higher level maintenance workers.
• Clears ditches and retention basins with bush cutter, dig ditches, and shovels, and performs related tasks.
• Works in trenches or excavations.
• Performs pipe laying, fence repairs, asphalt, and cement duties.
• Operates light construction equipment.
• Lubricates, services, and makes minor inspections and corrections on vehicles in a shop or field.
• May operate tractor equipped with front end loader and backhoe.
• Operates a power grader on construction and maintenance work; blades subgrades to engineering specifications.
• May operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.
• May supervise inmate squad
• Assists or installs traffic control signs in accordance with the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices."
• Travels City roadways inspecting traffic signs for compliance with standards including condition, placement, and visibility.
• Performs preventative sign maintenance tasks as needed such as trimming vegetation, cleaning signs, and repairing damaged signs
• Participates in layout of pavement markings from detailed drawings of new road constructions. Layout and painting of school, railroad crossings, crosswalks, and other pavement markings.
• Repairs and maintains paint striping equipment and hand spraying equipment.
• Assists in layout and cutting of pavement marking stencils in accordance with "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
• Operates front-end loader; loads fill, rock, slag, and other construction materials.
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use; performs routine service and maintenance.
• This position may require work outside of normal hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays to address department needs and or emergencies. 
• This position may require being placed in an "on-call" status to address emergency situations.
• This is a "must report" position during City/State or Federal declared emergencies.
• Full-time presence on job.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent.
• 2 years experience in road construction and/or road maintenance.
• 2 years experience in the operation of heavy equipment related to road construction.
• Required to possess a valid Class B CDL Florida Driver’s license (air brakes endorsement) with a driving record acceptable to the City Driving Policy and insurance program.

• Knowledge of "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and materials used in maintenance and repair of various types of equipment
• Skill in use of power and hand tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Knowledge of City roads and locations of responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations with general public and fellow employees.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and materials in general maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

The City of Newberry is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.