Utilities Support Technician - Lift Stations

Overview

Work Location: 4530 66th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34210

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $19.51 - $24.38

This classification provides support services for Water Distribution, Sewer Collections, Lift Stations, Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Plants, or Maintenance and Field Forces maintenance crews. Work involves a thorough understanding of materials, parts, practices, and equipment utilized in underground utilities and plant maintenance.

Indoor/outdoor environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

• Services and maintains various types of specialized equipment utilized by underground utilities and plant maintenance crews, which includes pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic tools, pipe tapping machines, pipe cutting saws, jack and bore machines, and pipe locating, traffic control, gas detection, safety, and related equipment.
• Maintains inventory control of equipment, tools, uniforms, and section supplies, issuing as needed; maintains records of maintenance, orders and use on a computerized inventory/work management system.
• Fabricates special barricades, signs, special tools, fittings, pipe, etc.; hauls materials and equipment for field crews as necessary.
• Assists with maintenance of section records, maps, and files; provides information to field/plant crews obtained by researching maps and records, including identifying locations of valves, hydrants, pump stations, manholes, water and wastewater line locations.
• Assists with dispatching emergency repair calls to repair crews and handling customer calls.
• Initiates procurement of materials, supplies and equipment, which includes working with contractors and vendors, obtaining preliminary quotes, preparing specifications and requisitions as needed; locates suppliers and vendors for specialty supplies and equipment.
• Conducts random and periodic inspections of equipment, supplies and tools for quantity and physical condition.
• Receives and ships chemicals, equipment, etc., including unloading trucks.
• Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement OR obtain a Class “A” Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with a Tanker Endorsement prior to employment and obtain the full CDL within one (1) year of hire.
• Possession of a Class certification as a Water Distribution Technician or Wastewater Collection Technician, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to obtain Forklift and Confined Space certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with use of spreadsheet and/or database computer software highly desired.
• Two (2) years' experience in water/wastewater underground utilities or plant maintenance desired.

• Knowledge of materials, parts, fittings, electrical components, and specialized equipment utilized in water/wastewater underground utilities or plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health rules, precautions and safety equipment relating to underground utility or plant work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective records for parts and equipment inventory and asset management.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate pertinent information from available record drawings, as-builts, sketches and other records.
• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with vendors, customers, support repair crews, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work overtime and weekend hours as required.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain Forklift certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to obtain Confined Space certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Skills in spreadsheet and/or database computer software.
• Skill in operation of transport vehicles and trailers, and ability to load and operate dump trucks.