Job description

PAY RATE $15.15/hour

3 DAY WEEKENDS, 11 PAID HOLIDAYS, PTO-ENTRY LEVEL-WILL TRAIN!

This is a general labor position which requires outdoor work year round in the elements.
The position is responsible for assisting the crew leader with the installation of water main lines, water service laterals, water meters and fire hydrants. This position is also responsible for assisting in the repair of water leaks, back-flow replacement, and hydrant repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.
Assists Maintenance II in the maintenance and repairs to collection system.
Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants and valves.
Assists in raising, lowering or relocating water mains and meters to allow clearance for other utilities or improvements.
Assists with setting of meter boxes and water meters.
Assists with the measuring, cutting, and connecting of sections of pipe, using tapping machine, pipe cutter, threader, reamer, wrenches, assorted tools, glue and couplers.
Learns to water jet 1” to 2” poly under the road, to replace leaking service lines and for upgrades.
Assists in making excavations in concrete, pavement and dirt to trouble-shoot and repair water mains, water lines, valves and meters; using a backhoe, shovel, pick, jackhammer and concrete saws.
Assists with excavation and replacement of small sections of water mains to improve water pressure or quality.
Assists with excavation, under dangerous conditions to make emergency repairs, such as digging up a main line under water, around power lines, gas lines, telephone lines, fiber optic, sewer lines and/or storm water.
Assists with post-construction finishing work to grade out the surface, apply top soil and sod grass.
Assists with obtaining and setting up equipment, tools and materials needed for work. Assists in setting up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.
Learns to operate power driven machinery such as air compressor, sled packer, jumping jack packer and high pressure pump or other similarly sized equipment.
May drive trucks. Learns to operate heavy and/or specialized equipment, such as small excavator, large excavator, backhoe, front end loaders, dump trucks, line locating equipment, leak locating equipment, valve locating equipment and a directional boring machine requiring extensive training to operate.
Maintains equipment and tools by greasing and cleaning them. Services truck on weekly basis by checking fluid and oil levels.
Works under all weather conditions to make repair and restore services to customers.
Assists with preventive maintenance on valves.
Replaces smaller valves on water system under pressure to prevent or minimize mainline shut downs.
All employees will be cross-trained in water, waste water, and/or reclaimed water for equivalent positions. The employee may be directed to change positions at any time of employment without notice on a permanent or temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with various hand and power tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to take independent action without constant supervision.
Ability to make logical decisions based on training and experience.
Ability to work in water under pressure and related jobs.
Ability to work in a responsible manner when dealing with customers and the public.
Ability to work in/or around traffic, working around underground utilities electric, gas, phone/ fiber optics, cable TV, storm water, sewer lines, etc.
Must be dedicated to providing support to other employees in a team atmosphere.
Must be willing to work in different areas of the department or city as required.
Must have a good safety record.
Must have a professional appearance and mannerism.
Must be in good physical condition working outside in the elements performing extensive shoveling, lifting, and mechanical repairs.
Must have a good driving record.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, underground, and at heights of over 150'.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Additional training is required after employment:
Training in M.S.D.S.
Hand tool safety
Driving safety
Fire extinguisher use
Confined space entry
Equipment safety
Heat stress
Power tool
Underground access
C.P.R.
First aid
Many other related fields.

Certificates and Licenses:
Possession of a Florida driver’s license.
Must have or acquire Valid Class A FL CDL within 2 years.
Work Zone Safety, Traffic Control.
Forklift Certification.
Class C certification in water distribution from F.W. &P.C.O.A within 2 years.

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High School

0-1 years

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