Water Service Worker/Trainee

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex skilled and unskilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of reclaimed and potable water mains, water meters, fire, hydrants, backflow preventers and other water distribution components. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Water Distribution Foreman or as assigned.

Job Description

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of raw, reclaimed and potable water distribution system components, including water mains, water meters, service lines, fire hydrants, backflows, irrigation systems, etc., performing all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, codes, safety and health regulations.

Installs, tests and repairs backflow devices.

Reads, installs/replaces, tests, maintains and repairs water meters. Tap water mains to initiate new service.

Locates water mains.

Install sod and square cuts asphalt/concrete in work areas as required for site clean-up. Participates in the Water Distribution programs.

Loads and unloads trucks.

Operates heavy equipment as required in the performance of daily tasks; equipment includes a backhoe, bobcat, fork lift, ditch witch, trencher, compactor, tractor/mower, dump trucks, etc.; uses other equipment and tools including pumps, air compressor, bullet machine, tapping machine, welding tools, mechanic's tools, cutting torch, and various other hand and power tools.

Maintains assigned equipment, tools and vehicles.

May perform work related to special assignments or projects, including but not limited to collecting water samples for analysis, performing plant operator duties as required, etc.

Assists with employee training.

Maintains and submits required records and reports.

Receives and responds to customer/public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding division activities and services.

Subject to overtime and the On-Call phone (after hours) 7 days a week, 5 times a year, or as needed.

Attends meetings, workshops and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, answering the telephone, copying and filing documents, etc.

Stocks truck with required daily supplies and materials.

Maintains clean and orderly shop area.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one year of experience in public water systems maintenance and repair preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

A Class "B" Florida CDL with appropriate endorsements is preferred, or must be able to obtain within 1 year of employment. Requires the ability to obtain a FW&PCOA Backflow Assembly Maintenance and Repair license within 2 years of employment and maintain the license by attending a Backflow Tester Recertification class every 2 years. Requires the ability to obtain a Reclaimed Water Field Site Inspector Certification. May require additional certification and training as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor. This is a Category A position for the purposes of Emergency Management. Employees in this category may be assigned to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Category A employees are required to stay on premises during a declared state of emergency, or as otherwise mandated. Responds to emergencies as required; subject to call back.

Benefits

Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment. Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits. Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna. Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin provides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage to all full-time employees. Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City's medical insurance. Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee's participation in the City's wellness program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Voluntary employee benefit

Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant's compensation. Holidays: Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits page.