Utilities Serviceworker - Water and Wastewater

City of Fort Lauderdale; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a skilled maintenance worker with a Class B CDL and air brakes to join our water, wastewater, and stormwater teams. The role involves semi-skilled repairs, installations, and inspections of municipal infrastructure, with heavy equipment operation and field testing.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to perform physical labor, including night or weekend work if needed.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B+ with Air Brakes and a clean driving record at appointment.
• At least 1 year of related water/wastewater or underground utilities experience.
• When operating tanker/vactor trucks, tanker endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution, wastewater and stormwater systems
• Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines
• Inspects and maintains drainage swales, manholes, catch basins, pipes and meters
• Operates and maintains various heavy equipment as assigned (jet vacuum, backhoe, bobcat, excavator, forklift, etc.)
• Performs inspections of water mains, meters, valves and hydrants for condition assessments and repairs
• May perform road upkeep and street surface repairs as needed, and standby for emergencies

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jet vacuum

Backhoe

Bobcat

Excavator

Forklift

CCTV survey truck

Job description

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes is Required.

Performs semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of water mains and sewers, stormwater system infrastructure, roadway maintenance, and/or other work in connection with water and wastewater systems. Installs and maintains swales in the Rights of Way, cleans city owned stormwater infrastructure, and preforms stormwater infrastructure inspections. Employee also performs work involving heavy manual labor, such as; hand-trenching for pipe installation. Work assignments are received daily; orally or in writing. However, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking employee who is available for consultations on the more unusual work problems.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution, wastewater and stormwater systems


• Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines


• Installs and maintains drainage swales, manholes, catch basins, pipes, taps and other components


• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and sewer lines for condition assessments, leak detection, and make needed repairs


• Acts as banksman during excavation ensuring proper laying of pipe and making connections


• Maintains and submits reports of maintenance performed


• Operates a variety of machinery in performing assigned duties, which may include a jet vacuum, bulldozer, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, roller, excavator, front end loader, grader, asphalt spreader box, pothole truck, and boom truck


• Operates a variety of equipment in performing assigned duties, which may include a pipe saw, tamper, electric crane, valve machine, torch, rod machine, and jack hammer


• Depending on area of assignment, performs the following: operates a CCTV survey truck, including setting up and operating equipment to perform internal condition assessment of Stormwater and/or repair of sanitary sewers; operates an inductor truck which removes grit, sand and debris from manholes; operates tapping machines to make water taps on mains under pressure; replaces meter boxes, raises or lowers meter boxes, and repairs meter boxes; sets and resets meters, tests and calibrates meters, and repairs leaks in meters


• May participate in road-way maintenance of shoulders, alleyways, and repairing potholes on city roads


• May repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using asphalt and concrete


• Will be required to perform \"stand-by duty\", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs


• May be required to work nights and weekends


• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures


• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.


2. At least one (1) year of related experience, preferably Water or Wastewater & Underground Utilities experience.


3. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.


4. When operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/vactor truck, a tanker endorsement is preferred.

To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 10 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to water, which may include, potable water, ground water, stormwater, and sewage.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

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