Maintenance Worker I - SFO

Utilities / Sewer Field Operations Job

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the Crewleader, Utility Mechanic II, and/or Supervisor II, performs heavy underground utility work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. Employee performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and construction equipment with frequent use of light to heavy automotive equipment. Employee is responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment assigned to the department. Employee may perform janitorial duties when required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists Crewleader, Utility Mechanic II, Supervisor II, and other maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and construction projects.
• Installs, repairs, and inspects water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related water/wastewater collections infrastructure.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Drives heavy trucks, operates boom truck, tractor/loader and other equipment used in underground utility related work.
• Maintains accurate written logs and records.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess the physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor.
• Be able to learn and/or possess basic knowledge of water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, and fire hydrants, and the methods and procedures required to install, repair, and inspect related water/wastewater collections infrastructure.
• Read maps and street guides so as to navigate around the City of Cocoa service area.
• Use common types of mechanical tools used in the repair and maintenance of utility infrastructure; this includes pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable open-end wrenches, and other related tools.
• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
• Read water meters.
• Operate a personal computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
• Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides of the City of Cocoa and surrounding area.
• Write legible, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner while presenting a positive image of the Utilities Department.

Education and Experience:

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license or must obtain a Class "B" CDL driver license temporary permit issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles within 45 days of employment and successful licensure within 120 days of obtaining temporary permit. Required to be certified in CPR and First Aid, basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), work zone safety, confined space, and trenching/shoring (will be provided by the Utilities Department).

Essential Physical Skills:

Physical Demands: The work is generally heavy and may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.