Utility Collections Technician I

City of DeLand; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of DeLand is seeking a Utilities Technician I to perform semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair of wastewater utility systems. You will operate equipment, perform repairs on mains and laterals, and engage with the public under the supervision of the Utility Foreman.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of related experience, and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalent diploma with six months of related wastewater maintenance experience.
• Within one year CPR/AED qualification; on-call rotation eligibility after probation.

Responsibilities

• Operates power tools and equipment (cut off saw, wastewater main tap machine, chain saw, weed eater, power drill, reciprocating saw, generators, air-powered tools).
• Maintains on-call rotation status.
• Maintains, cleans, refuels, and organizes vehicles; stocks inventory with parts and equipment.
• Maintains inventory, reports levels; handles city-issued electronics and tools.
• Performs intermediate plumbing including PVC and pipe fittings.
• Repairs and replaces wastewater laterals, gravity lines and force mains; maintains lift stations.
• Assists in maintaining lift stations and serves as essential personnel during disasters.

Skills

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Independent work

Penmanship

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months related wastewater experience

Tools

Wastewater maintenance tools

Job description

UTILITYCOLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN I

Pay Grade: U104

Department 206 - Utilities Collection

Exempt: No

Reports to: Foreman

Hours: 40 per week

SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair projects relating to wastewater utility systems. Operates equipment in connection with tasks assigned. This position requires customer contact. Work involves maintenance, repair, installation, renewal, relocation, removal and disconnection of various utility gravity and force mains and service laterals. Investigates and remediates wastewater issues, does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Utility Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thelist of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Operates power tools including cut off saw, wastewater main tap machine, chain saw, weed eater, power drill, reciprocating saw, generators, and air-powered tools.
• Maintains availability for on-call rotation work status.
• Maintains, cleans, refuels, and organizes vehicles; stocks inventory with needed parts and equipment.
• Maintains inventory, stocks new and existing parts and materials; maintains city-issued electronics including cell phones and laptops; reports inventory levels to supervisor. Maintains power tools including saws, pumps, drills, etc.
• Performs intermediate plumbing, including PVC, pipe fittings, and threaded-pipe repairs.
• Repairs and replaces wastewater laterals, wastewater gravity lines and wastewater force mains; repairs sewer clean outs and manholes.
• Assists in maintaining lift stations.
• Serves as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Possesses a valid Florida Drivers License.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and six months of experience in wastewater utility maintenance, construction field or closely-related experience. The individual must be in good physical condition and have ability to accept and understand directions. Within one year must be CPR / AED qualified and after probation being a vailable for on-call work rotation is required.

REASONING ABILITY

The applicant must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms. The applicant must also be able to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater mains, sewer laterals and lift stations preferred.
• Ability to learn streets and meter locations within the service area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
• Ability to fill out reports and work orders with good penmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to teach other employees knowledge and skills to improve their work performance
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to work independently in a diligent manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA

This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, equipment operation and driving. The employee will work outside in various weather conditions. Working in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment may be required as well as working from heights, in dusty condition, with hands, feet, and/or legs in wastewater and may handle chemicals.

Lifting: > 75 Pounds
Environment: Inside office or outside in various weather conditions
Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Hearing: Normal to very high noise levels

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.