Utilities Worker Trainee/I/II/III

Description

This position assists in the repair and maintenance of the city's potable and reclaimed water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. An incumbent in this position may be designated as a "Utilities Worker Trainee", "Utilities Worker I," "Utilities Worker II", or "Utilities Worker III."

Examples of Duties

• Performs repairs to the city's water distribution, reclaimed water, and sewer collection systems.
• Installs water and sewer taps; operates tapping machine.
• Installs mains, valves, hydrants, and other system components.
• Operates sewer jet to clean lines.
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Pressure tests and disinfects water lines.
• Maintains mileage logs, daily work logs, meter change out logs, etc.
• Responds to after-hours calls when serving on-call.
• Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Utilities Worker Trainee Must have a standard high school diploma/GED; or vocational school; possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida; prior experience with the maintenance of underground water distribution and wastewater.

• Utilities Worker I Minimum of one (1) year of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class III Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class C Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.

• Utilities Worker II - Minimum of three (3) years of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class II Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class B Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.

• Utilities Service Worker III Minimum of five (5) years of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class A Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of underground water, reclaimed water, and wastewater system maintenance and repair principles.

• Knowledge of meter functions.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Knowledge of the streets and geography of the city.

• Skill in the operation of a variety of trucks and construction equipment.

• Skill in the operation of a variety of hand and power tools.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

• Skills in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Underground Utilities Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city ordinances and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the city's underground utility systems. Successful performance contributes to well-maintained and efficient water, reclaimed water, and wastewater systems.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, vendors, customers, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is performed in a warehouse and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust and dirt, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits

PTO Leave : Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters. Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available less than 5 years: 152 hours 5 to 9 years: 176 hours 10 to 14 years: 200 hours 15 to 19 years: 224 hours 20 + years: 248 hours PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck. RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees' Pension Plan Summary for more details. HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• Employee's Birthday

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee . Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck . (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $621/month; Child/Children $531/month; and Family $1,188/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $280/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $535/month). Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase. Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date. *Rough estimates are not necessarily exact. 457 Plan Empower Retirement: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan See Human Resources for more details.