Water Utility Worker (34712)

Water Utility Worker

Mary Esther, FL (On-site)

Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental and 401(k)

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00

Summary

As an Entry-Level Water Utility Worker, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable delivery of clean and safe drinking water to our community. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to perform a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities

• Performing activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, and tests water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow protection devices and other related water system assets.
• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes, collection mains, operates cleaning and video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets.
• Reading water meters manually.
• Setting up work zones and assisting in managing work zones safely.
• Inspect sewer lift stations; ensure SCADA alarms are communicating; conduct visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions.
• Responds to Service Orders related to line locations. Marks water and wastewater infrastructures.
• Performs customer service work orders related to water/wastewater infrastructure. Interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
• Timely completes work orders, forms, records and other associated paperwork both manually and digitally.
• Operates heavy machinery, including dump truck, Vactor truck, and backhoe, as well as other related equipment, in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and system wastewater maintenance.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery, greasing, fluid level checks, pre-trip inspections, etc.
• Performs work in confined spaces; it takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
• Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
• Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call, available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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