UTILITY SVC WORKER-DISTR

Job Function:

This is skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of city utility mains and facilities. The employee in this class participates in a variety of tasks in connection with construction, maintenance and repair of the City water distribution and sewage system.   Assignments are received in either written or oral form. Work is preformed under the general supervision of a supervisor and is checked in progress and upon completion.

Career Path:

Essential Duties:

• Participates in laying and fitting of water mains, fire hydrants, making taps for service connections, setting meters, and construction of meter boxes.
• Repairs and maintains fire hydrants, mains, services, and other facilities.
• Assists in location of sewer laterals and mains as well as water mains and services .
• May assist with cleaning main sewer lines; unstop clogged sewer lines; operates rodding machine and other equipment to facilitate effective utility services.
• May Assist with laying and fitting of sewer lines, operates and cleans lift stations, checks manholes, digs and back-fills ditches.
• May operate light equipment
• Operates mini excavator, backhoe, skid steer, and fork lift.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing in all City building and parks.
• Helps with repairs at Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Driving of City Vehicles (A valid Florida Driver’s License is required and a Class B CDL is required within 18 months of employment) 
• Performs related functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in pipe fitting and skill in their use.
• Knowledge in the construction and repair of various utility facilities.
• Knowledge of the City water and sewer systems.
• Ability to work from sketches, maps and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to read and write English

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Some experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of utilities distribution and collection facilities; or and equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Florida Driver’s License is required
• A valid Florida Commercial B Driver’s License is required after 18 months of employment
• A comparable amount of education and/or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Florida state issued Class 3 Water Distribution License within 12 months of hire in the water distribution dept.
• Must have or be able to obtain a C Wastewater Technician certification within 12 months of hire in the wastewater collection dept.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections) Visual acuity is required as a machine operator and/or mobile equipment operator.
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Physical ability for sitting, climbing, working from heights, standing, walking, pulling, heavy lifting, using fingers, grasping and strenuous physical work.
• Ability to physically lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to operate tapping machines from ¾ to 12 inches, front end loader, backhoes, trenchers, pickup trucks, pumps, generators, and automobiles.
• Ability to work on-call hours.

Equipment (machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance):

• Tapping machines from 3/4” to 12”.
• Front –end loader, backhoes and trenchers, pickup trucks, pumps and generators.
• May operate Sewer cleaners and dump trucks which require Florida Commercial B Driver’s License.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works primarily in the outdoor environment and is subject to sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold, and inclement weather.
• Works during daytime and nighttime hours.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note: Job Descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.