Utilities Distribution/Collection Tech I

Town of Lady Lake; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Lady Lake is seeking a semi-skilled manual worker for the Utilities Department. You will operate equipment, assist in water and wastewater tasks, read and service meters, and help maintain systems and safety for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience; a Florida driver’s license is required. Some positions require shift, weekend, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manual labor and operating small equipment.
• Some knowledge of water distribution and sewer operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy equipment as needed.
• Read and assist in repairing, replacing, cleaning and testing water meters.
• Turn on meters and perform disconnects.
• Assist in repairing electrical systems, sewer manholes and large meter installations.
• Flush fire hydrants and clean sewer lines.
• Assist in maintaining lift stations.
• General grounds maintenance of utilities properties.
• Assist in tapping, upgrading, repair and service of water and sewer lines, inspecting new utilities construction, and troubleshooting sewer backups.
• Accomplish assigned daily work orders.
• Perform minor repairs, maintenance and service of equipment.
• Maintains log of daily operations activities.
• Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, and on-call duties when needed.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email correspondence.

Skills

Operate light equipment

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Hand tools

Record keeping

Water/sewer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Semi-skilled manual work in the performance of laboring tasks and supplying the public with a service in water and wastewater. Employees in the Utilities Department must be experienced in water and wastewater operations and customer service.

• Operates light to heavy equipment to include tractor mower, front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, weed-eater, power jack and cut-off saw, as needed.
• Read, and assist in repairing, replacing, cleaning and testing water meters and water meter boxes.
• Turn on meters and perform disconnects.
• Assist in repair of electrical systems, sewer manholes and large meter installations.
• Flush fire hydrants and clean sewer lines.
• Assists in maintaining lift stations.
• General grounds maintenance of utilities properties may include mowing, weed eating, and other housekeeping duties.
• Assist in tapping, upgrading, repair and service of water and sewer lines, inspecting new utilities construction, and troubleshooting sewer backups.
• Accomplish assigned daily work orders.
• Perform minor repairs, maintenance and service of equipment.
• Maintains log of daily operations activities.
• Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, and on-call duties when needed.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email correspondence.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

• Ability to: operate light equipment; to learn and understand all phases of field service; to assist in all phases of utilities water and sewer operations; to work well with others; to communicate well with office staff and customers.
• Some knowledge of water line or sewer line repairs, customer service, and equipment maintenance.
• General computer operating skills (typing correspondence, email, and memorandums).
• Experience using hand tools and some record keeping.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding methods of water distribution and/or wastewater collection.
• Understanding environmental safety as it pertains to community health and wellbeing.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment in operation; to detect flaws and defects in operation.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately, also maintain records.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
• At least, one (1) year or more experience in manual labor, including operation of small equipment and some maintenance.

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

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License.

• Prefer FDEP Class “C” distribution/collection Certificate