Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater

PAY RATE: $20.00/HR.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Specialist III, the Maintenance Specialist I is responsible for assisting the crew leader with the installation of sewer service laterals, sewer clean‑outs, sewer main lines, manholes, brick and precast. The specialist also assists in repairing sewer services, sewer main lines and associated appendages.

• Assists Maintenance III in the maintenance and repairs of the collection system.
• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of wastewater mains, service connections, manholes and appurtenances (using a shovel for excavation is a large portion of this job).
• Loads and unloads trucks daily.
• Demonstrates responsibility when dealing with customers and the public, maintaining a professional appearance and mannerism.
• Cleans and services line crew equipment daily.
• Transports vehicles and equipment as directed.
• Performs extensive shoveling, lifting and mechanical repairs outdoors, in the elements, while maintaining good physical condition.
• Plows and finishes concrete.
• Maintains a good safety record; works in or around traffic, underground utilities, water lines, electric, gas, phone/fiber optics, cable TV, stormwater and sewer lines.
• Provides support to other employees in a team atmosphere and is willing to work in different areas of the department or city as required.
• All employees will be cross‑trained in water, wastewater, and/or reclaimed water for equivalent positions; may be directed to change positions at any time of employment without notice on a permanent or temporary basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to work with various hand and power tools.
• Good customer service skills when dealing with people.
• A good safety track record.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take independent action without constant supervision.
• Ability to make logical decisions based on training and experience.
• Ability to work in or around wastewater and related jobs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and underground.

• Possession of a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Possession of a Florida Driver’s License and required to upgrade to a class B CDL with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement within 2 years.
• Additional training required after employment including but not limited to:
  Confined space entry within one year.
• Must qualify and be ready for “Call‑Duty” within two years.

• Must qualify and be ready for “Call‑Duty” within two years.

• N/A

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Climbing (use of legs and arms)
• Climbing (legs only)
• Good near vision
• Good distant vision
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Distinguishing basic colors
• Distinguishing shades of colors
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Jumping
• Running
• Throwing
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick‑ups, etc.)
• Driving & operating (heavy equipment, trucks, etc.)
• Other

• Work outside
• In the heat
• In the cold
• In high humidity
• In dampness or chilliness
• In dry conditions
• In or with noisy conditions
• In or with dusty conditions
• With silica, asbestos, etc.
• With fumes or gases
• With smoke or flames
• With chemicals
• With solvents
• With grease or oils
• On slippery surfaces
• On uneven surfaces
• In or with moving objects
• In or with ladders/scaffolding
• Below ground level
• In water
• With poor ventilation
• With odors

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.