Utilities Mechanic I

City of New Port Richey; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Port Richey is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer for water distribution and sewage collection systems. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across water and reclaimed water networks, with opportunities to operate a range of construction equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and Florida licensure; experience in water systems preferred. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with on-call emergency responsibilities and a starting rate DOE in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with water distribution or sewage systems.
• Florida licensure/level required for the position.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps and as-built data.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair water distribution and sewage systems.
• Tap lines, flush hydrants, and operate pumps.
• Read blueprints and document work activities.
• Operate backhoe, trencher and related equipment.
• Be on-call for 24-hour emergencies.

Skills

Water distribution

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Trencher

Pumps

Concrete saws

Metal detectors

CDL

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

REPORTS TO: Utilities Operations Manager

CLASSIFICATION STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

ANTICIPATED STARTING RATE (DOE):$18.93 - $20.82 hourly

Semi-skilled work to varying degrees of skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution and sewage collection systems. Employees in this class perform a wide variety of manual laboring tasks including the operation of construction equipment in connection with the construction and maintenance of the utility systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the major tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Specific tasks on a day to day basis will reflect the overall areas of expertise for this position.

• Participates in the installation, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution, sewage collection or similar systems; including valves & meters.
• Taps water, reclaimed water and sewer lines, flushes & maintains fire hydrants, cuts pipes, and operates pumps.
• Uses tapping machines, concrete saws, metal detectors, handsaws, pliers, shovels, and wrenches.
• Maintains manholes, operates line-clearing equipment.
• Operates backhoe, trencher, and other types of equipment.
• Maintains Lift Stations, repairs pumps, troubleshoots control logic problems.
• Maintains inventory of parts on service truck; drives service truck and operates radio.
• Reads blueprints, as-built prints, and atlases.
• Records work activities.
• Turns on or off and repairs meters; discusses water or wastewater service problems with users in accordance with city policy.
• Locates lines and fittings.
• Maintains areas around Lift Stations and other facilities.
• Operates tractor, mowers and related grounds maintenance equipment.
• Loads, transports, and unloads equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to be "On Call" 24-hr Emergency standby as required by rotation.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water distribution, reclaimed water, wastewater collection system, plumbing, or irrigation system construction and repair methods.
• Knowledge of tools, fittings, and equipment used in repairing and maintaining these systems.
• Knowledge of water meter installation and repair procedures.
• Skill in driving a service truck and in operating line clearing equipment, pumps, automotive, digging, backfilling and mowing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare records of work activities.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps and as-built data.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing and vision skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and keep accurate field notes.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Experience installing and/or maintaining a water distribution, sewage collection, plumbing or irrigation system. Experience in Sewer Collections/Water Distribution preferred. Appropriate Florida licensure/level needed for specific open position. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted at the City's discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to be "On Call" 24-hr Emergency standby as required by rotation. Employee must live close enough to the City to be able to respond to Emergency call backs and be on scene within 30 minutes. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must be able to obtain or have a Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for each specific position either upon hire or within the time requirements specified by the department/division. This position is to be considered safety sensitive, essential and is required to report to duty for emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sinkholes, water/sewer breaks and other crises to provide for public safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Ability:

This job often transitions from indoor to outdoors. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Physical strength and ability to work long hours-out-of doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Must be able to work around loud noises. Must be familiar with OSHA safety regulations and use of safety equipment pertinent to the work place motor vehicle.

Sensory Requirements:

Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in English in various tones of voice, as well as accents or rapidly spoken in order to be able to do job. Ability to see, read, and comprehends letters, numbers, words, characters or symbols, which are both large and small. Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters and symbols which are legible and understood by others. Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working in confined spaces. Work near high voltage. Ability to work safely in and along roadways where vehicle and pedestrian conflicts are common. Ability to deal with stress related to routine deadlines. Necessity to multi-task successfully. Ability to accept decisions made by others that may be in opposition of own views.

The City of New Port Richey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of New Port Richey provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE/DFWP