Utilities Maintenance Worker I (Water)

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners is seeking a maintenance worker focused on water distribution systems in Seminole County. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and construction, installation of meters, pipelines, and meters support; operate heavy equipment; complete field paperwork in a computerized system.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years' experience; valid Florida CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement or obtained within six months; Level 3

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years' experience in water distribution or plumbing.
• Valid Florida CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement or able to obtain within six months.
• Level 3 FDEP Water Distribution license or equivalent, or able to obtain within two years.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff and/or work independently in maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution systems.
• Install and maintain water meters, backflow assemblies and meter boxes.
• Installs and repairs water distribution pipelines and appurtenances.
• Operates various types of maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.
• Completes required field paperwork. Documents work performed within a computerized work order management system.
• Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
• Responds to after-hour emergency call outs and participate in the after-hours on call schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read blueprints and maps

Clear oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Arc-Explorer / GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for performing maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution systems throughout Seminole County.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Qualified candidates can expect to start at $20.00/hr.**

**Additional compensation based on licensure.**

• Assist other staff and/or work independently in maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution systems.
• Install and maintain water meters, backflow assemblies and meter boxes.
• Installs and repairs water distribution pipelines and appurtenances.
• Operates various types of maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.
• Completes required field paperwork. Documents work performed within a computerized work order management system.
• Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
• Responds to after-hour emergency call outs and participate in the after-hours on call schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience related to water distribution systems or plumbing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License, Class "A" with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six (6) months.
• Must possess and maintain a Level 3 FDEP Water Distribution license or equivalent, or obtain within two (2) years.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Must have the ability to operate heavy equipment including, backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader, and other similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to operate small gas powered equipment such as pumps, mud-hogs, vacuum trailers, etc.
• Must have the ability to read blue prints and maps.
• Must have normal color vision and hearing.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Arc-Explorer or equivalent GIS computer programs.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.