Utilities Distribution​/Collection Technician II

The Town of Lady Lake is accepting applications for our Distribution/Collection Technician II position. The Utilities Distribution/Collection Technician II will perform skilled manual labor. This position will perform the repairs and maintenance on utilities collection and distribution systems

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Read, replace, clean and test water meters and water meter boxes.
• Assist in repair and maintenance of all aspects of the water, sewer, and reuse systems.
• Repair of utility lines and inspecting new construction.
• Responsible for completing daily work orders.
• Operate light to heavy equipment to include front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, and power tools, as needed.
• Diagnose issues and perform minor repairs, maintenance, and service equipment.
• Maintains log of daily operations and activities.
• Assist other utilities staff as needed or as directed by supervisor.
• Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, natural disaster response, and on-call duties when needed.

[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 duties as required]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of field service repairs, repair parts, lift station operations, knowledge of tools and equipment; ability to perform some equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work well with others, professionally and effectively communicate well with office staff and customers to assist in all phases of utilities, water, and sewer operations.
• General computer operating skills (typing correspondence, email, and memorandums).
• Ability to use hand tools, possess some mechanical skills, ability to operate equipment, and perform accurate meter reading.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• Knowledge of operations of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Understanding environmental safety as it pertains to community health and wellbeing.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment to detect flaws and defects in operation.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain acute records.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to operate construction equipment.
• Ability to move (45 pounds or over).
• Ability to pull, push, walk, stand, kneel, bend, climb, balance, and stoop.
• Ability to use respiratory and other personal protection equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the utility operations field. Experience in operation of small equipment and some equipment maintenance experience.

[A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.]

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of Valid Florida Driver’s License Possession of a Class “C” Distribution Certificate or ability to obtain within timeframe set by supervisor.