Utilities Asset Coordinator - City of Plant City

Job Description

Job Description

Utilities Asset Coordinator

PAY RATE: $23.15/HR.

Plant City, FL

Utilities Asset Coordinator goes out into the field to locate, identify, inspect, document, and map the City’s underground and above-ground utility infrastructure such as:

• Water mains – ductile iron, PVC, galvanized, copper, etc.
• Sewer mains – gravity sewer and force mains
• Water service lines – connections from the main to individual properties
• Sewer service laterals
• Fire hydrants
• Water valves – mainline, isolation, pressure-reducing, etc.
• Sewer manholes
• Cleanouts
• Lift stations
• Air-release valves
• Blow-off assemblies
• Backflow preventers
• Meter boxes and water meters
• Reclaimed-water mains and services
• Stormwater infrastructure , if included in the department's asset program
• Utility crossings and conflicts
• Unknown or undocumented utility lines

This position requires being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. GIS, Radar, Blueprints and mapping software may also be utilized. The position does require working outdoors in the heat and along with some office duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with the design, development, and implementation of the Department’s asset management plan, including asset data collection and condition coding, work procedure, preventative maintenance work orders, benchmarks, reports, schedules, and documentation.
• Performs research to gather specifications and manufacturer's information for assets with missing or outdated information.
• Works with the operations and management teams to work order systems for proper tracking of asset repair and replacement activities.
• Locates, tags, and accounts for assets in all plant locations.
• Updates asset management system when field maintenance work or Capital Improvement Projects/major repair programs are executed that may change the state or condition of an asset.
• Develops and analyzes reports providing critical decision support information for management and operations personnel.
• Tracks costs, work progress, and resources used in performing maintenance tasks.
• Locates water, sewer, and reclaimed mains; ductile iron, galvanized, plastic, PVC, and copper, etc., as required utilizing a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
• Coordinates with the third-party locating company for subsurface locating and responds to originators of 811 tickets as needed.
• Monitors the locating software platform for third parties’ compliance with 811 requirements.
• Works in emergencies or “On Call” duty when required.
• Completes all related paperwork in conjunction with job duties.
• Answers questions concerning utility locates from contractors and/or homeowners.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare oral and written reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to reach a logical conclusion, and coordinate activities with others.
• Ability to follow moderately complex instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend codes and requirements; read dials and gauges.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work alone.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to assimilate, organize, and utilize large amounts of information.
• Ability to work on and complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with the public, staff, contractors, and other entities.
• Ability to properly use office equipment including but not limited to computers, desk phones, copiers, etc.
• Ability to use and understand electronic locating equipment and electronic meters.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of primary operational activities and assets of utility-associated personnel and work processes.
• Knowledge of Asset Management system applications, utilization, strategy, and practice.
• Skill in recognizing interdependencies and monitoring performance.
• Skill in recognizing inefficiencies or inadequacies in work methods or resource utilization.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None