Utility Serviceperson

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves entry-level work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Assigned duties consists of unskilled work performing heavy manual labor maintenance and repair. However, through on-the-job training employees perform progressively responsible semi-skilled work in an assigned area. At the fully competent level, employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and sanitary sewers, stormwater, drainage systems, road-way maintenance, and other work in connection with water and wastewater systems. 
 
An incumbent in this classification performs work with skilled employees in a work crew. The employee may be assigned as an equipment operator on a relief or intermittent basis, and may regularly operate simple mechanical and/or light motorized equipment. Employees operate a variety of machinery and equipment in performing work assignments. Work assignments are received daily, electronically, verbally, or in writing; however, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative supervisor or designee who periodically inspects work in progress, and upon completion, for satisfactory performance, compliance with job specification, and adherence to applicable policies, standards, codes, and regulations.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCATIONS 
  Assists in the repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines Shovels debris which cannot be removed by motorized equipment; digs and refills ditches; mixes mortar; carries tools and materials for skilled workers, loads and unloads material and equipment Assists in cleaning, lubricating, and repairing valves Operates, cleans and services trucks and other power equipment Assists in the maintenance and repair of meters; installs, removes and rotates meters; measures and cuts pipe, lays pipe and may assist in making water taps Participates in the City's Standby Program, responding to emergency calls on a rotational schedule Assists in the flushing of water mains. Assists in the cleaning and tele-inspection of gravity sewer lines  Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulation Performs related work as required

Requirements

EDUCATION
  Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.  Education supplemented by special courses in installation, maintenance or repair of water or sewer lines, preferred.  PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 
  Six (6) months full-time (or equivalent) paid plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuses lines and maintaining sewer lift stations.  NECESSARY SPECIAL QULIFICATIONS 
Possession of a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.  Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire. Wastewater Collection System Level "C" certification from the FWPCOA (preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices  Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements  Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to operate a motorized vehicle Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances, blood borne pathogens

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 
  Some knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution, reuse systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems and transmission systems. Some knowledge of operating various testing devices, probes, monitoring devices, standard tools such as handheld tools and repair equipment, shovels, screwdrivers, wrenches, pipe fitting tools, power drills, grinders, power saws, band saws, ventilating blowers, air compressors. Some knowledge on how to properly operate various classes of vehicles including vactor trucks equipment, large trucks (with or without a trailer), dump trucks, backhoes, frontend loaders, mini-tracks, forklifts, generators, pumps, bobcats, and other standard motorized maintenance and other construction equipment as necessary in order to complete a repair or maintenance task. Some knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels and similar manual tools. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards of the types of work performed and of necessary precautions. Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.  Ability to work in gravity sewer manholes and wet wells.  Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and the general public; ability to communicate with the public in a cordial and helpful manner.  Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under varying weather conditions.  Skill in use and care of required tools and equipment. Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle. Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments. Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Ability to comprehend schematics, SCADA, construction plans, atlases, GIS renderings of systems, and maps using computers and electronic devices. Ability to comprehend and follow City Codes, department and industry standards, and regulations, when performing routine work. Ability to utilize electronic devices and CMMS software for the purpose of data collection and data entry.

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