UTILITY SERVICE WORKER - WATER

City of Santa Fe Springs; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking a water utilities worker to install and maintain water service equipment under supervision. This role requires after-hours work and occasional stand-by status, with duties spanning inspections, repairs, and customer service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related manual labor, plus a valid Florida license by eighteen months after hire. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of water/sewer utility systems.
• Skill in use of required tools and equipment.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water utility lines and meters.
• Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs at all hours.
• Operate light duty truck for field deliveries.
• Investigate and address complaints about water services.
• Represent the City professionally with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Water utility knowledge

Tools operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

FDEP Level 3 license

Tools

Water distribution tools

Job description

The City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status.

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 Water 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

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.

For further details, please visit our candidate portal.

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