Distribution System Worker

An individual in this position performs routine and emergency repair service to water lines, reclaimed water lines, valves, meters, and appurtenances; responds to and evaluates emergency utility calls, determines the appropriate action to be taken, and undertakes corrective action to resolve the emergency while mostly working independently; locates water and reclaimed water lines for private contractors; updates maps and charts of water and reclaimed water systems;

installs new service connections; assists on special projects as needed.

Hernando County provides a career path for advancement to Water Distribution System Operator I and Water Distribution System Operator II. Placement in job classification will be dependent upon the license, certifications, and years of experience held by the employee and/or the selected applicant.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

* Performs semi-skilled labor in a field environment while assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution system appurtenances (i.e., water plant facilities, water mains, meters, service lines, fire hydrants, and valves). This function involves using and working with a wide variety of tools and materials with an understanding of general water infrastructure maintenance.

* Operates heavy equipment such as back-hoe, trencher, front-end loader, dump truck and trailer, boring machine, air jetting compressors, and valve machine.

* Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency water system problems throughout the service area to minimize service interruption to customers.

* Completes assigned daily work orders on tablet or other device using asset management / work order software

* Locates and marks county water and reclaimed lines for private contractors and other utility companies to ensure against possible damage while utilizing maps, GIS, and ground penetrating radar.

* Assists with activities in the construction, installation, replacements, repairs, and maintenance of water distribution systems.

* Evaluates, coordinates, and repairs leaks to minimize service interruption to customers.

* Identifies potential problems within the system and takes the necessary corrective action.

* Installs new service connections.

* Performs manual labor in a field environment safely and efficiently.

* Maintains an adequate stock of material on assigned vehicle to ensure new connections and repairs are made efficiently and effectively.

* Interacts with the public, contractors, and vendors in an effective and professional manner.

* Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to after hour and weekend callouts as needed.

* Demonstrates commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedule of availability.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Performs semi-skilled labor in a field environment while assisting with the installation maintenance and repairs of distribution system appurtenances in accordance with all State and local rules and regulations (ie, water plant facilities, water mains, meters, service lines, fire hydrants, and valves). This function involves using and working with a wide variety of tools and materials with an understanding of general water infrastructure maintenance.

* Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency minor and major water system problems throughout the service area to minimize service interruption to customers.

* Completes assigned daily work orders on tablet or another mobile device within our Computer Maintenance and Management Program including all pertinent information to sufficiently describe the work completed.

* Evaluates, coordinates, repairs leaks to minimize service interruption to customers

* Correctly locates and marks county water and reclaimed lines for private contractors and other utility companies to ensure against possible damage while utilizing maps, GIS and Ground Penetrating Radar.

* Investigates customer complaints concerning utilities systems, determines and takes the appropriate corrective action, properly documents findings and actions taken on work orders.

* Locates and records information about water and reclaimed lines and valves throughout the system to aid in the effective and efficient isolation of leaks and breaks to minimize interruption of service to customers.

* Completes weekly inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment. Maintains an adequate stock of materials on the service vehicle to assure service repairs can be made efficiently and effectively; coordinates restocking with the…