Public Works Technician (I-V)- Sewer

City of Titusville; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Titusville is seeking an unskilled or semi-skilled laborer for construction and maintenance work in Public Works, with paths for progression through Technician levels. The role may involve operating small to heavy equipment, performing vehicle maintenance, and carrying out labor tasks as assigned.

Level I technicians start with required safety training and a high school diploma, with advancement opportunities through Levels II–V based on assignment and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or one year of manual labor experience.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (Class B or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain City equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on City vehicles and equipment.
• Operate a variety of machinery and equipment and perform labor tasks as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures and wear safety equipment at all times.
• Communicate with supervisor and other departments to coordinate work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Communication

Leadership

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Florida CDL Class B

Job description

This is unskilled or semi-skilled labor in the construction and maintenance activities of Public Works or responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of various equipment used in Public Works. Employee may be required to operate a variety of small to heavy construction equipment and to perform laboring duties. Level at time of hiring is dependent upon meeting education and experience requirements.

Pay Grades:

• Public Works Technician I: N06- $16.55 -$27.32
• Public Works Technician II: N07- $17.55- $28.98
• Public Works Technician III: N08- $18.60 -$30.69
• Public Works Technician IV: N09- $19.72 -$32.54
• Public Works Technician V: N10 - $20.89 -$34.48

Level I Technicians (Depending on Assignment):

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on City vehicles, mechanical equipment and other machinery. This includes changing fluids and filters, checking brakes and electrical equipment, and making repairs as necessary.
• Adjusts and repairs charging systems and cooling systems. In addition, corrects faulty air conditioning systems. Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, and front and rear axle assemblies.
• Repairs hydraulic cylinders in trucks and lines to main valves. Also repairs hydraulics on heavy equipment, repairing air leaks and main valves.
• Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up or delivering vehicles, parts, or supplies and receiving, loading and transporting materials and equipment to and from job site.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Receives and interprets various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, daily work reports, confined space entry sheets, warehouse order sheets, material safety data sheets, architectural drawings, electrical drawings, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, other departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed, to coordinate safe work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Progressive job functions for Level II through V:

• Reports needs for equipment repair/maintenance.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Functions as lead worker; assigns and reviews work of other team members; trains other personnel.
• Provides leadership and knowledgeable guidance to crew members.
• Inspects and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, including but not limited to: checking and making appropriate adjustments, lubricating, performing fluid and filter changes, replacing components and lighting maintenance and repairs.
• Performs dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, rebuilding/replacing transmissions or rebuilding drive trains, carburetors, differentials, pumps and gear boxes.
• Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems, such as the following: ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, power windows, lighting systems, or horns.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, which may include the following: pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, cleaning/maintenance tasks, and performing tune-ups/alignments.
• Performs welding work on vehicles/equipment, which may include welding metal components, constructing or fabricating parts, or adapting existing parts when appropriate parts are unavailable.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing equipment and vehicles, which may include the following: a motor vehicle, vehicle lift, scanning tools, diagnostic analyzer, tire changer, tire balancer, battery charger, hydraulic jack, air compressor, pressure washer, generator, air conditioner recycling/recharging station, welder, torch, soldering iron, brake lathe, drill press, hydraulic press, grinder, gauges, meters, mechanic tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Operates a computer to retrieve, review, enter, or modify data; utilizes database, diagnostic or other software programs.
• Performs routine diagnosis, general maintenance and general mechanical repair work on City vehicles, mechanical equipment, and other machinery to include medium/heavy trucks with air brakes. Inspects and tests vehicles, machinery, equipment and parts to ensure proper operations and proper completion of repairs.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical problems; determines nature of necessary repair work and assigns to mechanics; performs complex mechanical repair work on City vehicles, mechanical equipment, and other machinery including but not limited to, a variety of cars, medium and heavy-duty trucks, heavy equipment, fire and pump apparatus', aerial truck hydraulic systems, firefighting equipment and rescue units.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILL:

• Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
• Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Level I Technicians:

• High school diploma and/or one (1) year of experience involving any area of manual labor, construction, or closely related area (depending on assignment).

Level II through V Technicians may include but are not limited to the following:

Level II (Depending on Assignment):

• 10 Hr. OSHA General or Construction Industry
• Lock Out/ Tag Out Certification
• Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B Permit
• Fleet Safety Training

Level III (Depending on Assignment):

• All Level I & II Requirements Depending on Assignment
• 30-Hour OSHA General or Construction Industry
• Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B
• FEMA IS-0552
• ASE Certification (1 Total)
• Various Equipment Internal Certifications
• Division Leader Interview

Level IV (Depending on Assignment):

• All Level I, II, & III Requirements Depending on Assignment
• FEMA IS-0558
• ASE Certifications (5 total)
• Various Equipment Internal Certifications or Relevant Years of Experience
• Branch Director Interview

Level V (Depending on Assignment):

• 8 Hours of Leadership Training
• 80 Hours Crew Supervisor/Chief Mechanic Shadow
• ASE Certifications (6 total)
• EVT Certifications (3 Total)
• Various Equipment Internal Certifications or Relevant Years of Experience
• Public Works Director Interview

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record (non-commercial class \"E\" or Commercial driver's license class \"B\") depending on assignment or have ability to obtain as required by hiring supervisor.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.
• During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee’s department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Requires lift to 100 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to perform manual labor work inside buildings and outside, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Additional physical abilities required:

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stopping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and require full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during utility installations and maintenance tasks, including wet trenches and other adverse situations daily.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Enter confined spaces for internal repairs. Must be able to enter excavations and confined spaces daily to perform assigned duties. Ability to enter and work in shallow depth underground confined space daily to perform required maintenance.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discrimination sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City of Titusville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Titusville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

E.O.E. The City of Titusville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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