Utilities Network Crewmember

City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boca Raton is seeking a semiskilled worker to install, inspect, repair, and maintain water and sewer lines and lift station equipment. The role involves working as part of a crew, performing hydrant and valve repairs, and documenting activities.

You may operate trucks and related equipment as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to meet Florida DEP exam eligibility within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Florida DEP criteria to sit for Water Distribution Operators exam within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances and lift station equipment.
• Repair and replace hydrants, valves, and meters; locate lines for contractors and utilities.
• Televise sewer lines and review videos for issues; perform pump and equipment maintenance.
• Read utility plans and atlases; document work activities; may operate related equipment.

Skills

Water systems

Manual labor

Reading plans

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe training

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement of Job:

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances and/or lift station equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Works as part of a crew that inspects, installs, repairs and/or replaces, maintains, and constructs water and sewer lines, lift station appurtenances, and related facilities;
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants;
• Repairs and replaces valves;
• Repairs manholes;
• Locates and raises meters and valves;
• Installs, replaces, and removes water meters;
• Televises sewer lines and documents information;
• Reviews sewer videos for infiltration, blockages, deflections, breaks, and lateral information;
• Repairs and maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment;
• Pulls pumps and replaces seals and impellers;
• Repairs line leaks; installs meters; replaces box rim lids; removes water meters for nonpayment of bills;
• Changes meters; repairs meter leaks; performs water pressure tests;
• Locates lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies; and
• Picks up supplies and materials; stocks truck with parts and supplies.
• Dislodge sewer line blockages;
• Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site;
• May operate trucks, tapping machines, TV line equipment, and other equipment in connection with above tasks;
• Installs backflow prevention devices on water meters;
• Inform residents and customers of precautionary boil water notices;
• Conducts fire hydrant flushing;
• Paints interior and exterior of lift stations;
• Reads utility plans and atlases;
• May be required to work overtime and/or be on call;
• Documents work activities;
• Reads meters and gauges;
• Perform confined space entry; and
• Performs related tasks as required.

Staff Assigned to Training Duties:

• Assist in developing and conducting backhoe training for team members;
• Assist in new hire orientation;
• Assist in developing and conducting annual and competency training;
• Assist in competency evaluations;
• Assist with periodic vehicle inspection reviews; and
• Assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Must have at least 5 years of related city experience.

• General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines;
• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water and sewer lines and appurtenances;
• General knowledge of the repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of lift stations;
• General knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools;
• Some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under adverse conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Any educational achievement obtained during the first twelve (12) months of employment must meet the standards recognized by the FDEP for eligibility to sit for the Water Distribution Operators examination administered by the State of Florida. Failure to obtain the required educational qualification within the first twelve (12) months of employment will result in unsuccessfully completing the required probationary period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift stations maintenance preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Florida Drivers License
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen