Water System Operator I

At the City of Tamarac, we believe that a career in public service is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community we serve. Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, and Integrity, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute their talents.

As part of our team, you’ll help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community – working alongside colleagues who share a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Join us in building a better Tamarac, where your work matters and your contributions create a lasting impact.

Performs a variety of routine landscaping maintenance activities on City property, parks and roadways. Work involves physical labor and the operation of power tools, equipment, and vehicles, standard to the beautification, maintenance, and construction of public spaces and city-owned facilities and grounds. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Public Services personnel and the public. 
Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned Supervisor or designee.

Performs routine technical activities installing, maintaining, repairing, and reading water meters for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections and reports irregularities.
 
Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Water Accountability Supervisor.The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned. 
 
Performs technical and maintenance activities, including but not limited to, installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains, meters, and service lines, fire hydrants, and related appurtenances.
 
Reads water meters per established/routed schedule and records data via handheld processor; loads and downloads information to the city’s information system per meter routes and work orders.
 
Investigates water usage and restores services as assigned; notes and records deficiencies of installations and appurtenances throughout utility system.
 
Inspects, cleans, maintains, and repairs water transmission and distribution systems and related equipment per established city and regulatory processes, standards, and guidelines.
 
Locates and repairs valves in water mains and operates water pumps and makes service taps.
 
Performs maintenance on equipment and tools and assists other utility crews as assigned.
 
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including work orders, location reports, activity reports, mileage logs, etc.
 
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including utilizing the city’s automated purchase order system and procurement card, schedules, work orders, construction drawings, zoning maps, monthly reports, daily logs, and data imported from systems and databases.
 
Adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.
 
Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.
 
Maintains quality communication and interaction with all city employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image.
 
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibility.High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in municipal water meter reading, wastewater or water system maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. 
 
Required Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
 
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.  
 
Within one (1) year of hire, must participate in Trench Safety Training.

NOTE:  Job description, minimum qualifications, and the standards required to perform the essential functions are detailed in the official job description. The City of Tamarac is a drug-free workplace.  Recommended candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to appointment, as appropriate.  An eligible veteran or spouse of veteran shall receive preference in the selection process as provided for in the Florida Statutes.  To obtain veteran's preference, a candidate MUST submit a copy of a DD-214, Certificate of Discharge, or Statement of Eligibility with their application.

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000