Utilities Technician Ii

Job Title

Employees in this classification perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation and maintenance of the City's water distribution, wastewater collection or stormwater collection systems.

• Participates in installing and repairing potable water mains, new service branches, hydrants, water meters, drainage systems, and catch basins.
• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and drainage systems to detect leaks, and determine method of repair or replacement.
• May supervise a small crew in televising and repair of stormwater and/or water lines.
• Ensures proper completion of any written reports and paperwork associated with work performed.
• Performs inspections of waterways for extraneous material and aquatic vegetation, removing obstructions hindering water flow, and applying herbicides as necessary.
• Participates in the reshaping of roadway swale areas, cleaning and replacing of culverts and catch basins, placing of rip-rap along waterway banks, installation of headwalls/guardrails.
• Assists in construction projects in accordance with specifications.
• Trains co-workers in equipment usage, safety, and construction/maintenance techniques.
• Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Assures establishment of safe work zones and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and equipment such as various vehicles, trucks, asphalt roller, compactor, power boat, and other related equipment as required.
• Performs line locations upon request.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

• Substantial knowledge of the use and care of simple manual and power hand tools.
• Working knowledge in the methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution, gravity sewer and stormwater collection systems.
• Working knowledge of the occupational and public health hazards associated with various types of work performed and the necessary safety precautions.
• 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 read and comprehend simple plans or sketches and utilize measuring devices.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of utility construction and/or water distribution, wastewater/stormwater collection systems.
• If placed within the Stormwater Division, ability to swim is mandatory.

High school diploma or GED equivalent;
Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certificate; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in the utility's installation and maintenance field in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection and/or stormwater management and must hold a certification specific to the division assigned. For Water Division—Water Distribution Level 3 Certification, for Wastewater Division—Class C Wastewater Collection Certificate and for Stormwater—FSA 1. Also, must hold either a higher-level certification specific to the division assigned or a State of Florida Class B Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.

Higher level certifications per division consist of Water Distribution Level 2 Certification, Class B Wastewater Collection Certificate and Stormwater FSA 2.

Position will be required to be on call and work after hours including holidays and weekends

1-year labor experience in plumbing, pipe fitting, irrigation or similar.