UG Utilities Water Technician I

Bay County, FL; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County in Panama City, FL is hiring for a water distribution technician to assist with repairs, testing and maintenance of water lines, meters and related equipment. The role includes meter reading, accuracy testing and occasional taps on mains, with additional duties as assigned.

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of water system experience, plus a Florida driver's license and progression toward a Class 3 distribution certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year experience with water meters and distribution systems.
• Must possess a Florida driver license upon offer; may require Class A CDL.
• Two-year progress toward Class Level 3 Distribution Certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs, testing, operating and maintaining water lines and distribution equipment.
• Perform periodic reading and recording of water meters.
• Test meters for accuracy and replace meters as needed.
• Perform wet and dry taps on water mains.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Meter testing

Backflow certification

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Operate heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma

1 year water system experience

Tools

Cartegraph

Harmony

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

SALARY: $19.60 - $34.30 NATURE OF WORK Grade: BOCC-B80-4 b Job Class: 7 - Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 1 -

JOB TYPE: Employee

NATURE OF JOB:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with repairs, testing, operating and performing preventative maintenance on water lines, water meters, valves fire hydrants, air/vacuum relief devices, backflow preventers, and related water distribution equipment.
• Performs periodic reading and recording of water meters.
• Assists in performing tests to determine accuracy of water meters and in making repairs and/or replacing water meters as needed.
• Performs work in the making of wet and dry taps on water mains.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; AND One (1) year experience working with water meters and distribution systems.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• As deemed necessary, may be required to obtain and maintain a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class Level 3 Distribution Certification, as issued by the State of Florida (FAC 62-602) within a period of two (2) years, however, satisfactory progress toward obtaining the certification must be demonstrated within one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment.
• Maintaining the Class Level 3 Distribution license in the first year is acceptable.
• May be required to complete a Backflow certification course.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of water lines, water meters, valves, fire hydrants, air/vacuum relief devices, backflow preventers and related water distribution equipment.
• Knowledge of the County water system, source of supply, treatment methods, and more particularly the distribution system.
• Knowledge of MOT/Work Zone Safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Cartegraph and Harmony is recommended.
• Knowledge of Utility locations.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to operate light duty and heavy-duty equipment (i.e. backhoes, end loaders and tractors, diesel pumps, etc.).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates and supervisors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed indoors but requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
• This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).
• This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• This position requires stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, visual acuity (i.e. seeing up close, seeing far away, depth perception), kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions.
• This position may require frequent lifting and carrying of 25-50lbs, and occasionally up to 100lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

WORK LOCATION:

• Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

Employer:

• BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners
• Address: Human Resources Department 840 W. 11th Street Panama City, Florida, 32401 Phone: [phone] Website
• Bay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.
• *Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.