Utilities Service Worker - Water Distribution

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semiskilled worker to maintain and repair water mains and facilities. A High School Diploma or GED is required; on-the-job training will be provided to obtain required licenses.

Must obtain Florida Class A CDL and CLP within specified timelines; valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required. The role includes operating trucks/equipment, reading blueprints, and on-call after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Florida Class "A" Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
• Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, a Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, a Florida Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs to water distribution 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Water distribution knowledge

Pipe fitting

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Power tools

Truck and equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Job description

GENERAL 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 water distribution 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.


• These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

Education / Experience

High School Diploma / GED.

License, Certifications, or Registrations

• 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 Florida Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License.

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 and 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.

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.