Utility System Service Worker

Under general supervision of the Wastewater Collection Maintenance Foreman and/or Supervisor, performs skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City utility gravity main, force mains, and service connections. Employees in this class are expected to be familiar with the safe operation and proper maintenance of such equipment as gas and hydraulic powered cutting saws, acoustic sewer inspection equipment, lateral cameras, mini excavators, sewer main tapping machines up to 12", valve exercising equipment, trenching machines, asphalt/concrete wheel cutters and other such small to medium size equipment as used in the repair of wastewater systems.

Employees are expected to work overtime as required. Must participate in a rotational stand‑by to respond to emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends. Due to the nature of wastewater systems, it may be necessary at times to work through normal lunch and break periods if system customers are without sewer service. However, these periods will be allowed either after water service is restored or within an acceptable time frame as determined by job foreman.

It may also be required at times to work unscheduled overtime in order to restore water service. Performs other tasks as requested.

Must participate in a rotational stand‑by crew to respond to emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends.

• Constructs, installs, operates, repairs and/or replaces Wastewater Gravity mains, system valves, gravity, and force main services up to 36" in accordance with standard practices and regulations.
• Operates equipment such as lateral cameras, saws, tapping machines, tamping machines, hand tools, pumps, and valves operating equipment.
• Operates vehicles and light equipment including 1/2 to 2-ton trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, trailers and jet‑vac trucks.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on air release and system valves in accordance with procedure.
• Maintains small equipment, tools, material and supply inventories.
• Collects and records work order information, manhole inspections, GIS points and configurations of the wastewater collection network through the use of software and equipment such as computers, tablets, phones, tremble units, and other electronic handheld devices.
• Accesses and navigates software applications, including the City's GIS and work order systems, to obtain wastewater collection network information, including layout and location, work history, and asset information.
• Conducts system surveys and site inspections and detects non‑compliance issues in accordance with regulations and reports issues to supervision.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least two years progressive experience in the installation and repair of sewer mains and service connections.

• Must obtain a CDL learner’s permit within 3 months and Class “B” Commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within six months. Applicants may possess a valid out of state Commercial Class “B” driver’s license with airbrake endorsement and obtain the Florida Commercial “B” driver’s license with airbrake endorsement and obtain the Florida Commercial Class “B” driver’s license within 10 days of employment.

• Knowledge of principles and skilled in the practices of sewer main construction and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational and safety rules and practices as they relate to the maintenance, repair and/or construction of wastewater collection systems.
• Skill to interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and maps.
• Ability to both understand and communicate oral and written instructions. Ability to both interpret and complete work order forms.
• Ability to deal with the public and fellow employees in a polite…