Distribution Technician I

City of Clermont; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Tens schedule

Job summary

City of Clermont seeks a skilled worker to maintain and repair water distribution and reuse systems. The role covers meters, hydrants, underground locating, and main installation, with heavy manual labor and shift rotations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and may not need prior experience, but must pursue several certifications within specified timeframes. The city offers a four-ten hour workweek option and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• No experience required; prefer some water field or heavy manual labor experience.
• Must obtain Class 3 distribution certification within 1 year of hire.
• Prefer Confined Space Entry certification; Trenching and Excavation certification preferred.
• Must obtain Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within 180 days; air brake and tanker endorsements.
• Must obtain FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 within 6 months.
• Valid Florida Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate meter testing equipment, read meters, and calculate water usage for new construction sites.
• Maintain hydrants per AWWA and City standards, perform pressure and flow tests, and ensure proper marking.
• Locate underground utilities, read maps, interpret blueprints, and mark utilities at sites.
• Process work orders: disconnect/reconnect utilities and troubleshoot leaks.
• Locate water/reuse mains, install services and mains, repair breaks.
• Operate heavy/light equipment and troubleshoot water distribution equipment.
• Assist irrigation customers in following guidelines and assist with emergency on-call duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class 3 Distribution Certification

Confined Space Entry Certification

Trenching and Excavation Certification

Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tank Endorsements

FEMA IS-100 & IS-700

Florida Driver's License

Job description

General Description

This position involves skilled work maintaining and repairing equipment related to water distribution infrastructure and reuse systems. May perform any combination of the functions below. Performs work under general supervision.

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

• "Four Tens" Flexible Work Schedule Available! (work four ten-hour days per week, three-days off) ******

Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Primary Duties

• METERS: Maintains and calibrates meter testing equipment. Reads meters. Calculates water usage for new construction sites. Maintains, tests, and troubleshoots meters. Installs and changes out water meters, reuse meters, and cross connection devices. Maintains meter inventory; packs and ships warranty related items. Maintains meter records and updates supervisor on testing progress
• HYDRANTS: Performs routine maintenance on fire hydrants per American Water Works Association (AWWA) and City standards. Checks appearance of hydrants; power washes and scrapes off old paint; applies multiple coats of paint; and adjusts height of hydrant appropriately to ground surface. Flushes hydrants; exercises valves; performs pressure and flow tests of fire hydrants; opens up and checks for leaks; checks threads and lubricates; checks condition of gaskets, chains, and bolts; and oils as needed; makes sure hydrants are properly marked.
• LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: Drives to work sites. Locates and marks underground utilities including water, and cable at assigned sites. Reads maps, interpreting blueprints, using a metal detector, and/or digging. Discusses results with contractors, homeowners, and/or landscapers. Maintains, fuels, and cleans work truck.
• WORKORDERS: Disconnects and reconnects utilities. Troubleshoots for leaks; identifies repair needed.
• WATER and REUSE MAINS: Locates water and reuse mains. Cuts up cement where necessary. Installs water service, mains and reuse lines. Repairs breaks.
• EQUIPMENT: Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, dump trucks, etc. Runs large and small generators at sites. Troubleshoots and repairs heavy industrial water distribution equipment.
• Surveys irrigation water customers to assure they are following guidelines.
• Periodically does work orders for utility billing.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, placing pipes, laying lines, and filling holes.
• May train co-workers.
• Completes work order paperwork and/or updates system status.
• Maintains telephone service/communications and will be placed on emergency call outs. Will be required to work rotating shift and extended hours in emergency situations.
• This position requires applicant to be placed on a rotating on call roster.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required; prefer some experience in water field and/or experience in performing heavy manual labor.
• Obtain Class "3" distribution certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Prefer certified in confined space entry.
• Prefer certified in Trenching and Excavation.
• Obtain a commercial learners permit for Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days from date of hire.
• Obtain Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 180 days from date of hire.
• Obtain FEMA IS100 and IS700 within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.

Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions

Physical Demands

• Continual light work and occasional heavy work.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Requires frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
• Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Good eyesight, hearing, and speech.
• Regular driving of vehicle.
• Must be able to wear personal protection equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

Works outside sometimes in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time. Exposure to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery. Involves working with high voltage equipment, heights and below ground level conditions.

The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.

Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.

The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.