Utilities Service Worker- Wastewater Collection

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

FRS retirement

457b deferred compensation

Job summary

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semiskilled Maintenance Worker to assist in wastewater system repairs, service line work, and equipment operation. On-the-job training will be provided to obtain required licenses; overtime opportunities available.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to obtain a Florida Class A CDL within 18 months plus a Class C Wastewater Collection Certificate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training to obtain licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to wastewater collection systems.
• Install and maintain service lines.
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Respond to after-hours calls when on-call.

Skills

Knowledge of pipe fitting

Water and sewer systems

Reading maps and blueprints

Ability to work in adverse weather

Ability to operate power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks & equipment

Job description

Performs a variety of activities in the maintenance, construction, and repair of utility mains and facilities. This is a semiskilled position, working under the direct supervision of the immediate supervisor and crew leader. High School Diploma / GED. No experience is required. On the job training is provided to obtain required licenses. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Overtime opportunities.

• Performs repairs to wastewater collection systems


• Installs and maintains service lines


• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment


• Operates a variety of hand and power tools


• Responds to after-hours calls when serving on-call.

High School Diploma / GED

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid Florida Class \"A\" Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)

Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, a valid Florida Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, a Class C Wastewater Collection Certificate

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of and skill in the use of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in pipe fitting.


• Knowledge of the construction and repair of utility facilities.


• Knowledge of water and sewer systems.


• Ability to work from sketches, maps, and blueprints.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Good physical ability.


• Strength to do heavy lifting and carrying.


• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.


• Ability to operate various types of power tools and equipment used to install, maintain, or repair utility mains and services.


• Ability to work on-call.

Full Benefits

• -11 Paid Holidays Per Year


• -Paid Vacation and Sick Leave


• -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• -Life Insurance


• -Retirement with Florida Retirement System (FRS)


• -457b Deferred Compensation Plan

Other Requirements

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

ATTESTATION

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