Utilities Technician Trainee

Entry Level Trainee Position

Entry Level trainee position performs unskilled or routine manual labor duties in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the City's Stormwater, Wastewater or Water systems. Incumbent must demonstrate a degree of skill in the use of hand and power tools, mechanical equipment or machinery utilized in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the utility systems, structures, and attachments. Work is subject to close supervision and the employee receives instruction subsequent to each new job assignment.

Essential Job Duties

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are logical assignments to the position.

• Assists in installing, inspecting, and maintaining the maintenance of drainage systems, water and sewer mainlines, service lines, water meters, fire hydrants, valves, sewer manholes, lateral sewers and other appurtenances as assigned.
• Assists in cleaning culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, beaches, and many other similar jobs.
• Assists in and performs the location and marking of existing underground facilities prior to excavation
• Assists with the digging of trenches, removes concrete, trims, and prunes trees and shrubbery.
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and material.
• May operate heavy machinery and/or other automotive equipment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory usage records
• Assists with the removal of debris from canals
• Assists other employees and technicians in all aspects of assignment by written order or verbal instruction.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools associated with job tasks.
• Must work in accordance with the City's workplace safety procedures.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the use and care of simple manual and power hand tools.
• Ability to learn the use and maintenance of associated special equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conforms with and abides by all departmental and City Regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• If placed within the Stormwater Division, the ability to swim is mandatory.

Minimum Acceptable Education, Training & Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by six (6) months of labor experience. Must hold a State of Florida Class E Driver's License. Must obtain certification specific to the division assigned within 6 months or pass the test required for the certification. For Water DivisionWater Distribution Level 3 Certification, for Wastewater DivisionClass C Wastewater Collection Certificate and for StormwaterPass initial Certification FSA 1 Exam. * Utilities Technician Trainees who obtain their respective certification and have 1 year of labor experience will progress to a Utilities Technician I and receive a 5% increase. Position will be required to be on call to work after hours, holidays, and weekends.

Preferred

• 6 months experience in plumbing, pipe fitting, irrigation, or similar
• Certification in work zone traffic control (MOT)

Physical Requirements

The City of Oakland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Oakland Park will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Must be able to remain outdoors for extended periods in high heat and humidity conditions.
• Traverse rough terrain; walk up or down stairwells, ladders, slopes, or steps.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Vision ability includes close and peripheral vision, color distinction and depth perception.
• Ability to hear.
• Must be able to work in close and confined spaces.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment including respirator (may be required to pass respirator test).