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Service Worker III / Public Works / Stormwater-Maintenance #9102

City of Cape Coral

Public Works Department

Fresh

Location

Salary

$23 - $36

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work in the Public Works Department, focusing on stormwater systems, where you'll operate equipment like trucks and mowers, perform inspections and minor repairs, and ensure safety on job sites.

It's a good fit for someone with practical experience in manual labor or groundskeeping who enjoys outdoor work and has a reliable driver's license.

The role offers stable city benefits and opportunities for skill-building in a growing Florida community.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Florida CDL B driver's license at time of application
  • Two years of experience in semi-skilled manual labor and operation of light equipment
  • Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure (if assigned to Utilities)
  • Ability to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks, forklifts, backhoes, jackhammers, or augers
  • Knowledge of daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and safety protocols
  • Experience in traffic control setup with signs, barricades, and cones

Full Job Description

About Us
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes


About Us

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits
  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • And much more!
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma/GED.
  • If assigned to Parks & Recreation, performing grounds maintenance: Two (2) years of experience in professional lawn or grounds maintenance.
  • If assigned to Park & Recreation or Public Works performing equipment operation: Two (2) years of experience in semi-skilled manual labor and operation of associated light equipment.
  • If assigned to Utilities: Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems.
Licenses or Certifications
  • A valid Florida CDL B driver’s license is required at time of application.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e., tractors, power brooms, mowers, trucks, forklifts, back hoes, jack hammers, or augers.
  • Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.
  • Ensures the safe loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle, notifying supervisor and/or Fleet of concerns or maintenance needed.
  • Participates in establishing traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
  • Utilizes various manual, gas and handheld electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5200722