UTILITIES TECHNICIAN II

City of Oakland Park; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oakland Park is seeking a skilled utility worker to install, maintain, and repair water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems. You may supervise a small crew and must perform tasks with minimal supervision while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, MOT certification, and division-specific licenses; on-call and after-hours work including holidays and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with MOT cert and two years' utility experience.
• Requires certifications per division (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) and a valid Class B license with Tanker endorsement or higher.
• Position may require on-call hours, holidays and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Participates in installing and repairing potable water mains, service branches, hydrants, meters, and drainage systems.
• Inspects mains, meters, valves, hydrants, and drainage for leaks and determine repairs.
• May supervise a small crew in televising and repair of stormwater or water lines.
• Completes reports and paperwork for work performed.
• Trains coworkers in equipment usage, safety, and maintenance techniques.
• Ensures safe work zones and compliance with safety requirements.
• Operates vehicles, trucks, asphalt roller, compactor, power boat and related equipment.
• Performs line locations upon request.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Reading plans

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Intermediate MOT Certificate

Water Distribution Level 3 Certification

Class C Wastewater Collection Certificate

FSA 1 (Stormwater)

State Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement

Tools

Construction tools

Measuring devices

Safety equipment

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION

Employees in this classification perform semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation and maintenance of the City's water distribution, wastewater collection or stormwater collection systems. An employee in this class performs a variety of manual tasks in installing, maintaining, and repairing or water mains, distribution lines, and drainage lines, and may serve as leader of a small crew in carrying out work assignments. Work is received daily, orally or in written form, 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 Crew Leader or Foreman who is available for consultations on difficult or unusual problems. Work is subject to review by direct observation while in progress and by inspection of results obtained.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Participates in installing and repairing potable water mains, new service branches, hydrants, water meters, drainage systems, and catch basins.
• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and drainage systems to detect leaks, and determine method of repair or replacement.
• May supervise a small crew in televising and repair of stormwater and/or water lines.
• Ensures proper completion of any written reports and paperwork associated with work performed.
• Performs inspections of waterways for extraneous material and aquatic vegetation, removing obstructions hindering water flow, and applying herbicides as necessary.
• Participates in the reshaping of roadway swale areas, cleaning and replacing of culverts and catch basins, placing of rip-rap along waterway banks, installation of headwalls/guardrails.
• Assists in construction projects in accordance with specifications.
• Trains co-workers in equipment usage, safety, and construction/maintenance techniques.
• Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Assures establishment of safe work zones and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and equipment such as various vehicles, trucks, asphalt roller, compactor, power boat, and other related equipment as required.
• Performs line locations upon request.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Substantial knowledge of the use and care of simple manual and power hand tools.
• Working knowledge in the methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution, gravity sewer and stormwater collection systems.
• Working knowledge of the occupational and public health hazards associated with various types of work performed and the necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to learn the use and maintenance of associated special equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple plans or sketches and utilize measuring devices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all departmental and City regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Working knowledge of utility construction and/or water distribution, wastewater/stormwater collection systems.
• If placed within the Stormwater Division, ability to swim is mandatory.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certificate; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in the utility’s installation and maintenance field in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection and/or stormwater management and must hold a certification specific to the division assigned. For Water Division—Water Distribution Level 3 Certification, for Wastewater Division—Class C Wastewater Collection Certificate and for Stormwater—FSA 1. Also, must hold either a higher-level certification specific to the division assigned or a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement. Higher level certifications per division consist of Water Distribution Level 2 Certification, Class B Wastewater Collection Certificate and Stormwater FSA 2.

Position will be required to be on call and work after hours including holidays and weekends

PREFFERRED

1-year labor experience in plumbing, pipefitting, irrigation or similar.