What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker III position at Pasco Police Department?
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY WORKER III
Continue to build your career with Pasco County Utilities! The role of Utility Worker III involves skilled and semiskilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the County's Wastewater Collection and Transmission Systems. This position is required to perform on-call duty on a routine basis.
Performs installation, maintenance and repair of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities. Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency minor and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption to customers. Completes assigned daily work orders on laptop or another mobile device using asset management work order software. GPS wastewater assets. Evaluates, coordinates, and repairs collection service laterals to minimize service interruption to customers. Performs the installation of new collection connections to lots where service is available including all piping and fittings while ensuring the proper fall is achieved to allow un- obstructed flow.
Investigates customer complaints concerning utilities systems, determines and takes the appropriate corrective action, properly documents findings and actions taken on work orders. Locate, record, and update information regarding wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves throughout the collection and transmission systems to aid in the effective and efficient isolation of leaks and breaks to minimize interruption of service to customers. Maintains an adequate stock of materials on his assigned vehicle to ensure new connections and repairs are made efficiently and effectively. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to all after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Interacts with the general public contractors, and vendors in an effective and professional manner. Accurately completes daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedule of availability. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, vacuum trucks, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. Performs other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to work outside, occasionally under adverse conditions. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements. Work location and shift may vary for this position. Must be accessible and be available for overtime work.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High School or an acceptable equivalency diploma. Eighteen (18) months of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY WORKER III
Continue to build your career with Pasco County Utilities! The role of Utility Worker III involves skilled and semiskilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the County's Wastewater Collection and Transmission Systems. This position is required to perform on-call duty on a routine basis.
- Pasco County provides a possible path for advancement from a Utility Worker III, Wastewater System Tech III, Wastewater System Tech II and then Wastewater System Tech I when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.
Performs installation, maintenance and repair of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities. Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency minor and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption to customers. Completes assigned daily work orders on laptop or another mobile device using asset management work order software. GPS wastewater assets. Evaluates, coordinates, and repairs collection service laterals to minimize service interruption to customers. Performs the installation of new collection connections to lots where service is available including all piping and fittings while ensuring the proper fall is achieved to allow un- obstructed flow.
Investigates customer complaints concerning utilities systems, determines and takes the appropriate corrective action, properly documents findings and actions taken on work orders. Locate, record, and update information regarding wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves throughout the collection and transmission systems to aid in the effective and efficient isolation of leaks and breaks to minimize interruption of service to customers. Maintains an adequate stock of materials on his assigned vehicle to ensure new connections and repairs are made efficiently and effectively. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to all after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Interacts with the general public contractors, and vendors in an effective and professional manner. Accurately completes daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedule of availability. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, vacuum trucks, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. Performs other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of wastewater collection and transmission systems construction, installation, and maintenance techniques irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.K
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
- Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment.
- Skill Operating flatbed, five (5) yard dump truck, sludge truck, tandem dump truck with trailer, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader.anticipate, recognize, and evaluate employee exposure to unsafe conditions on a jobsite.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to read for comprehension and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to determine construction requirements and materials needed to complete projects.use hand tools and power tools for installing and repairing wastewater collection and transmission pipes, manholes, valves and ARV's.
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to work outside, occasionally under adverse conditions. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements. Work location and shift may vary for this position. Must be accessible and be available for overtime work.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High School or an acceptable equivalency diploma. Eighteen (18) months of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021