Utilities Distribution/Collection Tech I

Semi-skilled manual work in the performance of laboring tasks and supplying the public with a service in water and wastewater. Employees in the Utilities Department must be experienced in water and wastewater operations and customer service.

• Operates light to heavy equipment to include tractor mower, front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, weed-eater, power jack and cut-off saw, as needed.
• Read, and assist in repairing, replacing, cleaning and testing water meters and water meter boxes.
• Turn on meters and perform disconnects.
• Assist in repair of electrical systems, sewer manholes and large meter installations.
• Flush fire hydrants and clean sewer lines.
• Assists in maintaining lift stations.
• General grounds maintenance of utilities properties may include mowing, weed eating, and other housekeeping duties.
• Assist in tapping, upgrading, repair and service of water and sewer lines, inspecting new utilities construction, and troubleshooting sewer backups.
• Accomplish assigned daily work orders.
• Perform minor repairs, maintenance and service of equipment.
• Maintains log of daily operations activities.
• Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, and on-call duties when needed.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email correspondence.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

• Ability to: operate light equipment; to learn and understand all phases of field service; to assist in all phases of utilities water and sewer operations; to work well with others; to communicate well with office staff and customers.
• Some knowledge of water line or sewer line repairs, customer service, and equipment maintenance.
• General computer operating skills (typing correspondence, email, and memorandums).
• Experience using hand tools and some record keeping.

     OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding methods of water distribution and/or wastewater collection.
• Understanding environmental safety as it pertains to community health and wellbeing.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment in operation; to detect flaws and defects in operation.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately, also maintain records.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
• At least, one (1) year or more experience in manual labor, including operation of small equipment and some maintenance.

[A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.]
      LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License.

• Prefer FDEP Class “C” distribution/collection Certificate