Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water

PAY RATE: $20.00/HR.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Specialist II or Maintenance specialist III the Maintenance Specialist I is responsible for assisting the crew leader with the installation of water main lines, water service laterals, water meters and fire hydrants. This position is also responsible for assisting in the repair of water leaks, back-flow replacement, and hydrant repairs.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

• Assists Maintenance II/III in the maintenance and repairs to distribution system.
• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants and valves (using a shovel for excavation is large portion of this job in this position).
• Assists in raising, lowering or relocating water mains and meters to allow clearance for other utilities or improvements.
• Assists with setting of meter boxes and water meters.
• Assists with the measuring, cutting, and connecting of sections of pipe, using tapping machine, pipe cutter, thread, reamer, wrenches, assorted tools, glue and couplers.
• Making excavations in concrete, pavement and dirt to trouble-shoot and repair water mains, water lines, valves and meters; using a backhoe, shovel, pick, jackhammer and concrete saws
• Post-construction finishing work to grade out the surface, apply topsoil and sod grass, rakes shovels brooms and hand work as required.
• Assists with obtaining and setting up equipment, tools and materials needed for work. Assists in setting up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.
• Learns to operate power-driven machinery such as air compressor, sled packer, jumping jack packer, and high-pressure pump or other similarly sized equipment.
• May drive trucks and learn to operate heavy and/or specialized equipment, such as small excavator, large excavators, backhoe, front end loaders, dump trucks, line locating equipment, leak locating equipment, valve locating equipment and a directional boring machine requiring extensive training to operate.
• Works under all weather conditions to make repairs and restore services to customers.
• Assists with preventive maintenance on valves.
• All employees will be cross trained in water, wastewater, and/or reclaimed water for equivalent positions. The employee may be directed to change positions at any time of employment without notice on a permanent or temporary basis.
• Maintains a daily register of parts on trucks for water repairs. Maintains equipment and tools by greasing and cleaning them. Evaluates inventory on truck, restocks parts as needed. Services truck on weekly basis by checking fluid and oil levels.

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 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.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take independent action without constant supervision.
• Ability to work in water under pressure and related jobs.
• Ability to work in/or around traffic, working around underground utilities electric, gas, phone/ fiber optics, cable TV, storm water, sewer lines, etc.
• Must be willing to work in different areas of the department or city as required.
• Must have a professional appearance and mannerism.
• Must be in good physical condition working outside in the elements performing extensive shoveling, lifting, and mechanical repairs.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

• Possession of a Florida Driver’s License and…