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Utility Specialist I - Meters

Collier County

Naples, FL | Full Time

$39k-54k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Utility Specialist I - Wastewater Collections

Collier County

Naples, FL | Full Time

$35k-47k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Utility Specialist I - Water Distribution

Collier County, FL

Naples, FL | Full Time

$38k-53k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Utility Specialist I - Meters

Collier County Naples, FL

$39k-54k (estimate)

Full Time | Transportation 3 Months Ago

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Collier County is Hiring an Utility Specialist I - Meters Near Naples, FL

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled work functions associated with all aspects of system maintenance within the Public Utilities Department. • Assists with issuing and maintenance of water meters; evaluates sites for meter installations and meets with contractors and locators; raises meter boxes; installs water meters; replaces older, worn, or malfunctioning water meters with new meters; repairs, calibrates, and tests large meters and/or electronic meters.• Assists with and/or installs backflow prevention devices to prevent contamination and bacteria from entering water supply line or distribution system; issues daily work orders; identifies and troubleshoots problem situations or potentially dangerous cross-connections; installs, repairs, and tests backflow prevention devices.• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; coordinates repair of main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines the amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines the need to request the location of utility services; flushes systems after repairs; requests bacteria samples from laboratory.• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with division projects.• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition.• Monitors inventory levels of supplies, parts, and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.• Assists with traffic control activities at work sites; ensures proper setup of safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs; monitors flagging of traffic through/around work sites; provides direction to crew workers and equipment operators in maneuvering equipment within work sites.• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; repairs main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines the amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines the need to request the location of utility services; flushes systems after repairs; requests bacteria samples from the laboratory.• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals.• Prepares, completes, and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, billing reports, purchase requisitions, valve isolation forms, valve maintenance forms, water line damage reports, water loss reports, backflow test/inspection reports, backflow installation reports, data recorder sheets, pump activity reports, lift station sheets, maintenance reports, charts, timecards, leave requests, or other documents.• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, contractors, utility companies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. • High school diploma or GED* required.• Five (5) months of related experience preferred.• Fingerprinting Required.*General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:• Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire.• Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire.• Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months of hire.• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.