Utilities Mechanic III

City of New Port Richey; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im öffentlichen Sektor sucht einen engagierten Utilities Mechanic, der für die Installation und Wartung von Wasserverteilungssystemen verantwortlich ist. Diese spannende Position erfordert praktische Fähigkeiten im Umgang mit verschiedenen Werkzeugen und Maschinen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Wasserversorgung der Gemeinde effizient und zuverlässig ist. Sie werden Teil eines Teams, das sich um die Instandhaltung und Reparatur von Versorgungsleitungen kümmert, und dabei helfen, die Infrastruktur der Stadt zu unterstützen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für technische Herausforderungen haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Kenntnisse in der Installation und Wartung von Wasserverteilungssystemen.
• Fähigkeit, mit verschiedenen Werkzeugen und Maschinen zu arbeiten.
• Erfahrung in der Wartung von Abwasser- und Bewässerungssystemen.

Responsibilities

• Installation und Wartung von Wasserverteilungssystemen und Abwasserentsorgung.
• Bedienung von Baggern und anderen Maschinen für die Wartung.
• Aufzeichnung von Arbeitsaktivitäten und Kommunikation mit der Öffentlichkeit.

Skills

Wasserverteilungssysteme

Abwasserentsorgungssysteme

Plumbing

Irrigation System

SCADA-Systeme

Führerschein CDL Klasse B

Microsoft Office

ESRI GIS Software

Education

Abschluss einer akkreditierten High School

Fünf Jahre Erfahrung in der Abwasserentsorgung/Wasserverteilung

Tools

Bagger

Trencher

Tapping Machines

Pumps

Line Clearing Equipment

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Position Description

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

REPORTS TO: Utilities Operations Manager

CLASSIFICATION STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

SALARY: Minimum Starting Rate $19.14 hourly

Major Function

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. Duties include lead work responsibility.

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 has the ability to communicate effectively using 2-way radio.
• Reads blueprints, as-builts, 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.
• Also may be asked to test, inspect, and install backflow devices for compliance to regulations; maintains records, files and documentation.
• Assist in enforcement of the City’s Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Program.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with the SCADA Utility systems.
• 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 work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and keep accurate field notes.
• Ability to function as the Lead Worker for crews including organization of job elements acquiring materials to complete the job and perform any notification/documentation as required by departmental policy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access, Power Point and Word).
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS software.
  
  

Training, Certifications, And Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Experience of installing and/or maintaining a water distribution, sewage collection, plumbing or irrigation systems. Must obtain five (5) years experience in Sewer Collections/Water Distribution. Class “A” Florida Wastewater Collections License/Level I Water Distribution. 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

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Drivers (CDL) Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsement. Must possess or obtain an FDEP Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification within one year of employment. This position is to be considered an “essential personnel” 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. Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey and is subject to being required to report to work during a declared disaster. 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.

Physical Demands

Physical Ability:

Often transitions from indoor to outdoors. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Physical strength and ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

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.

Applications can be emailed to [e-mail], faxed to 727-853-1043 or sent/dropped off to 5919 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652 EOE/DFWP

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.

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