Natural Resources Service Worker - CareerLadder Group

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work 
efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below: 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES 

Manual labor performing light and heavy construction and maintenance of drainage facilities.  

Works on Hydro-mulcher and inspection crews performing the following tasks:

•  Clears brush from rights-of-way, drainage ditches and areas using sling blades and other 
  hand tools. 
• Removes refuse from right-of-ways and grounds by hand or a litter stick.  
  Flags and directs traffic.  
• Fills and stacks sand bags. 
•  Lifts and carries 25 pound cement blocks used in construction and maintenance work.  
• Lifts, carries, and assists with the positioning and placement of culvert pipes.  
• Assists with wood construction. Assists with mixing and pouring concrete. 
• Loads and unloads materials/supplies from trucks and vans. 
  Removes and repairs fences. 

Performs unskilled labor tasks as assigned in general maintenance, repair or construction trade 
duties.  Sweeps walks, removes refuse from grounds, cuts, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawns and 
bushes, uses push and power lawn mowers.  Uses hand tools.  May operate power tools and 
temporarily operate light equipment (i.e.: flatbed truck and Hydro-mulcher).  Assists all-terrain 
backhoe operators.  May assist others to check grade stakes.  May assist in moving furniture or 
equipment and large bulky objects. 

Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS 

Ability to perform unskilled manual labor.  Ability to learn to use tools and equipment as well as 
the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring tasks.  Ability to follow 
instructions and concentrate on assigned tasks.  Must be able to read, write, and speak the 
English language in an understandable manner.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in 
all units of measure.  Ability to see, hear sounds at a normal level, ambulate independently, bend, 
stoop, sit or stand.  Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls.  Ability to work in all weather 
and environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dirt, and hot asphalt).  Must 
be able to exert up to 50-100 pounds occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, 
and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Service Worker I

No experience required. 

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment. 

Service Worker II 

Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in drainage maintenance operations or 
construction.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time 
of employment. 

Service Worker III

Must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in drainage maintenance operations or
construction. 

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the 
time of employment. 

Florida Stormwater Association Operator certificate level 1 & 2, or Stormwater, Erosion and 
Sedimentation Control Inspector certificate. Basic M.O.T. certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has 
been declared in Polk County.