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At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions :
Supervises directly and through subordinate supervisors the work of employees in one or more teams, groups or crews engaged in the application of a variety of skills and technical expertise. Projects are detailed and complex. General supervision is received from a higher graded superior and work is evaluated through conferences, reports and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments :
¿ Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and supervises the work of employees engaged in infrastructure maintenance activities related to roadway systems.
¿ Work may involve administrative duties as well as construction, maintenance and / or repair functions using complex, technical or heavy equipment and other resources.
¿ Coordinates with other supervisors in the department, County contractors and consultants, or other County departments or other agencies as necessary. Communicates with various County agencies and Utility Companies to address utility conflicts for successful project execution.
¿ Confers with subordinate supervisors; inspects work in progress and when completed. Directs modifications as necessary.
¿ Prepares cost estimates on new job assignments, reports and maintains records.
¿ Reviews for occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the assigned work.
¿ Performs data entry of roadway projects in county's database.
¿ Independently investigates and responds to citizen's inquiries regarding paving operations.
¿ Manages supplies, equipment, and manpower to ensure timely completion of projects.
¿ Performs daily site visits to monitor in-house crews¿ activities and work progress. Evaluates the in-house crews¿ performance to assess and make recommendations to meet production requirements.
¿ Manages in-house personnel items (payroll, overtime, corrective actions, training, performance evaluations) and other resources as assigned.
¿ Utilizes innovative concepts to manage resources and increase production.
¿ Participates in the division's emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for adverse weather situations.
¿ Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience in paving, construction, and maintenance of roadway systems, to include one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated or Florida Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
¿ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK, etc.), database management
¿ Experience in pavement rehabilitation methods, such as hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, mill and overlay, cold-in-place base recycling, hot-in-place asphalt recycling, base repairs, shoulder repairs.
¿ Experience in pavement management systems.
¿ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 08/13/2026
Close Date: 08/30/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Roads & Drainage
Location: Paving Section
4200 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.