Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting at $22 per hour depending on experience
Purpose of Job:
Under direct supervision of the Utilities Field Supervisor, performs day-to-day operations including but not limited to major and minor repairs on utility operations, specifically water, sewer and irrigation systems. This position will be required to report to work for any emergency water, irrigation or sewer main breaks, shutdowns or overflows should they occur during non-business hours or weekends as on-site crew requires.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of physical skilled work in servicing, maintaining, and repairing utility underground and above ground pipes, lines, meters, and sewer and water equipment.
- Responsible for responding to work orders as assigned.
- Repair, adjust, service, test and replace equipment using hand tools and test equipment as required.
- Perform hydrant flushing to clear potable water lines and maintain records for same.
- Installation and repairs for potable and reuse water meters.
- Assist in maintaining irrigation and wastewater pumps, monitoring stations, wells, and other equipment.
- Assist in completing underground utility locates issued through 811 locate ticket system.
- Assist in sampling for Safe Drinking Water Act and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Water Use Permit compliance.
- Position will require the employee to be placed into the departments rotating on-call schedule once they are sufficiently trained as determined by the Utilities Manager/Director.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
- Ability to receive both oral and written directions, communicate effectively in English.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees and the public.
- Apply common sense understanding to performing semi-repetitive tasks and principles of rational and influence systems.
- Exercise independent judgment in circumstances that present potential for personal, personnel or public injury.
- Able to work weekends, varied shifts, holidays and odd hours as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year related experience appropriate to utility operations and/or construction activities; or any combination of education and experience which would align with government and utility experience.
Must be 18 years old and a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check and alcohol and drug test.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License, or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
- FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) [MOT (Maintenance of Traffic)] certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
- First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
- Must possess a Class E state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 or ability to obtain within three (3) months.
- Ladder Safety Training & Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
Preferred Certifications:
- FWPCOA Wastewater Collection C Certification (or comparable qualification)
- FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification
Physical Demands:
- Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.
- May be required to work hours other than the regular District hours including nights, weekends, and holidays and during emergency situations.
- Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
- Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling, bending, stooping and digging.
- Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.