Job Summary The Transportation Engineering Division's Traffic Operations section is seeing a General Maintenance Specialist II. This position performs specialized maintenance work for the Locates Team. Essential Functions * Performs various tasks involving traffic operations utility maintenance projects; locates and marks existing underground utility lines and completes locate tickets within the state-mandated time frame. Works with other county departments, contractors, developers, engineers, utility companies, vendors/suppliers, outside agencies, and the public. Coordinates work activities, reviews the status of work, exchanges information, and/or resolves problems * Operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, Irthnet locate ticket system, e-mail, and other computer programs. * Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals. * Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures involving traffic operations. * Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; repairs main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines the amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines the need to request the location of utility services; flushes systems after repairs; requests bacteria samples from the laboratory. * Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, or cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. * Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites. * Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials. * Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: * Aids other employees or divisions as needed. * Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications * High school diploma or GED preferred, * One (1) year previous experience. * Fingerprinting Required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: * Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. * Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire a valid IMSA certification, IMSA Work Zone Safety certification. * Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Safety in the Work Area certification. Supplemental information * Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. * Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. * This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.