Utility Specialist I-Meters

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a Water Distribution Maintenance Worker to perform specialized maintenance in the Public Utilities Department, including meter work, water utilities service, and backflow device repairs.

The role requires after-hours on-call, inventory monitoring, documentation, and compliance with licenses such as Florida Driver's License, Backflow Prevention Certification, and Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License preferred/required within 18 months.
• Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification required within 6 months.
• Florida Driver's License with applicable endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized maintenance on meters and water utilities.
• Repairs or replaces valves; conducts cross-connection inspections.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies on-call; orders parts as needed.
• Operates utility trucks/equipment; maintains tools and inventory.
• Prepares forms, logs, work orders, and maintenance records.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, attends trainings.

Skills

Meter maintenance

Water utilities maintenance

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License

Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification

Florida Driver's License

Tools

Personal computer

MS Office / basic reporting software

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department.

• Performs specialized maintenance work which involves meter maintenance and water utilities maintenance.
• Performs various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; assembles and repairs backflow devices; conducts cross-connection control inspections of customers; repairs or replaces sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines need to request location of utility services.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle and trailer.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
• Monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Prepare or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, work orders, maintenance records, charts, time cards, leave requests, or other documents.
• Operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED* required.
• Five (5) months of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.

*General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.