Field Technician Trainee, I or II D.O.Q - Sewer PM

Field Technician Positions

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Field Technician Trainee- $21.22 Hourly Field Technician I- $22.28 Hourly Field Technician II- $24.57 Hourly This position is an Essential classification and is required you to report to duty before, during and after a civil emergency. This position requires a DOT physical.

Field Technician Trainee: Manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection utility mains and systems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City's Utility.

Field Technician I: Advanced manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection utility mains and systems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City's Utility.

Field Technician II: Technical and manual labor position operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City's Utility.

Essential Duties

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Field Technician Trainee:
• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Answers customer services calls promptly and efficiently.
• Assist in the performance of varied maintenance and construction activities to the City water and wastewater treatment and water distribution and collection systems.
• Assist in locating, installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection lines and mains.
• Install and set water meters.
• Tap water main and wastewater mains to be used for service lines.
• Assist in the installation, repair, maintenance/exercising and testing of fire hydrants, valves, backflow preventers and other devices.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform duties as assigned through work orders.
• Operate necessary equipment needed to accomplish daily job duties associated with the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Work on high and low voltage equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of City-owned property (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)
• Keep basic records; perform computer data entry.
• May be required to go on twenty-four (24) hour rotating on-call schedule within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This position requires shift work, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.
• Field Technician I:
• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Answers customer services calls promptly and efficiently.
• Perform varied maintenance and construction activities to the City water and wastewater treatment and water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Locate, install, repair and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection lines and mains.
• Install and set water meters; test large and small meters
• Tap water main and wastewater mains to be used for service lines.
• Install, repair, maintain/exercise and test fire hydrants, valves, backflow preventers and other devices.
• Investigate complaints and converse with customers.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform duties as assigned through work orders.
• Operate necessary equipment needed to accomplish daily job duties associated with the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Work on high and low voltage equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of City-owned property (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)
• Keep basic records; perform computer data entry.
• May be required to go on twenty-four (24) hour rotating on-call schedule within three (3) months of hire or promotion date.
• May be required to take water samples and perform basic water analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position requires shift work, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.
• Field Technician II:
• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Locate, install, repair and maintain water distribution lines and mains.
• Install and set water meters; test large and small meters.
• Tap water main and wastewater mains to be used for service lines.
• Install, repair, maintain/exercise and test fire hydrants, valves, and other devices.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of low pressure STEP, lift stations, residential and commercial grinders, gravity sewer systems, manholes, and valves.
• Check new tanks for leaks or other defects and assure correct installation of same. Check out pumps and alarm systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair low-pressure mains, force mains, gravity sewer laterals, clean outs, and service lines. TV service line laterals and report any potential problems.
• Inspect connection (circuit breaker) for Building Department Certificate of Occupancy.
• Work on high and low voltage equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on City-owned property (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)
• Perform duties as assigned through work orders. Answer customer service calls promptly and efficiently.
• Train and instruct new staff members in established procedures and methods.
• Required to go on twenty-four (24) hour rotation. May require announced or unannounced overtime or call-out to respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate records, perform computer data entry.
• Additional duties as required
• This position requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Field Technician Trainee:

• Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices used in minor line construction.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

Field Technician I:

• Knowledge of safe work techniques and