UTILITY SERVICE WORKER

Crestview, City of (FL); Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Crestview, FL is seeking a Water Utilities Technician to perform installation and maintenance of water lines and meters under the Water division. The role requires after-hours work and standby status, with occasional night or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and emergency repairs, operating a light truck, and handling customer complaints while maintaining professional relations with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of installation and maintenance of water/sewer utility systems.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others.
• Possession of valid Florida license; background check and driving record requirements.
• Must obtain Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator's license within eighteen months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance duties on water utility lines and water equipment such as taps and water meters.
• Troubleshoot and make emergency repairs at all hours to water utilities as required.
• Operate light duty truck to deliver goods and equipment to field site.
• Investigate and adjust complaints on water utility services.
• Represent the City professionally with colleagues and clients, irrespective of demographics.

Skills

Water utility basics

Safety procedures

Communication skills

FL driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator's license (within 18 months)

Job description

Job Summary

This is moderate to heavy manual work involving the installation and maintenance of water utility service equipment. Work is performed and reviewed under the supervision of the Utility Billing Supervisor in conjunction with the Water division. This position requires after hours work and stand by status frequently.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance duties on water utility lines and other water equipment such as taps and water meters.
• Troubleshoots and makes emergency repairs at all hours to water utilities as required.
• Operates light duty truck in delivering goods and equipment to field site.
• Investigates and adjusts complaints on water utility services.
• Must effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Some night and weekend work is required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques utilized for the installation and maintenance of various aspects of water/sewer utility systems.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of required tools and equipment
• Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Possession of valid Florida license

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in performing moderate to heavy manual labor, preferably in the underground utility services area.
• Must possess a Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator's license within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness to perform manual work and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Possess the physical strength and agility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to conduct sedentary work, light work, medium work, heavy work, very heavy work, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger objects, grasp, handle, hear, kneel, lift, make rational decisions, pull, push, reach, use repetitive motion, speak, stand, stoop, talk, visualize and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.