Title: Service Worker III

Division: Public Works

Department: Sewer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Full-Time

PLEASE NOTE: YOU *MUST* SUBMIT AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Employment applications may be printed from our website at www.palmettofl.org or picked up at the City of Palmetto Human Resource Dept., 516 8th Ave. W. Palmetto, Fl. 34221.

General Description:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operate equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of various city facilities and systems such as parks, and utilities such as water and sewer.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job/class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Performs skilled maintenance work related to construction in areas such as roads/sidewalks, drainage structures, parks and utilities infrastructures.

Inspects and repairs systems such as parks, water, storm water, and sewer to ensure that all aspects of the assigned system are functioning properly.

Evaluates and responds to complaints regarding assigned system and communicates those issues to the specified supervisor.

Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, vehicles, and tools; to include dump, vacuum / jet, roll off and camera trucks, farm tractors with mowers, street sweepers and other equipment as assigned. Also performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance such as cleaning and repairing equipment, tools, and vehicles as needed.

Keeps accurate records and submits reports on initial and completed work orders.

Performs manual labor and/or repairs on construction tasks when not operating equipment.

Handles a variety of manual and power tools.

Maintains the safe and efficient operation of equipment including regular inspection of tires, oil, fuel, brakes, hydraulic lines, steering, and other specified items.

Determines the location of gas, telephones, and power lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

Maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, assigned supervisor, and the general public.

Additional Duties:

Performs related work as assigned.

On-Call Rotation for weekends and events

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts:

Data Responsibility:

Copies, transcribes, enters or posts data or information.

People Responsibility:

Serves others such as customers, attends to their requests and exchanges information with them.

Asset Responsibility:

Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements:

Uses addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.

Communications Requirements:

Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.

Judgment Requirements:

Decision-making is focus of the job, affecting various units of the organization and surrounding population; works in an unstable environment with frequent and significant changes in conditions.

Complexity of Work:

Performs skilled work involving set procedures and rules, but with infrequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of Errors:

The impact of errors is moderate – affects those in work unit.

Physical Demands:

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Equipment Usage:

Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.

Safety of Others: _ (Does not include safety of subordinates)._

Requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

· Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

· Requires six months of experience in equipment or utility operations, construction, maintenance, public works, or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

· Valid Florida CDL “Class B” Driver’s License.

· Possess a Wastewater Collection System Operator C Certification.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and employment application via email to: jobs @palmettofl.org or you may deliver it to: City Hall, 516 8th Ave West, Palmetto, FL 34221, ATTN: Human Resources.

Employment applications may be printed from our website at: www.palmettofl.org or picked up at the City of Palmetto Human Resource Dept., 516 8th Ave. West, Palmetto, Fl.34221.

The City of Palmetto is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. As a condition of employment, all individuals who are offered and accept employment must complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

***Please Note: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL "Class B" Driver's License (Required)
• Wastewater Collection System Operator C Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person