Utility Worker (Biosolids)

Toho Water Authority; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Toho Water Authority in Florida is seeking an entry-level team member to support the Biosolids and Grounds Maintenance programs. Under close supervision, you will perform semi-skilled manual labor, operate some heavy equipment, and assist with irrigation repair and mowing.

You will report to the Field Services Foreman, develop practical skills on the job, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level position; previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License; Class B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment as required for biosolids/grounds tasks.
• Repair irrigation lines and operate related power tools.
• Mow grass with various mowers and small tractors.
• Run errands and procure parts/tools for the team mechanic.
• Adapt to public needs with tasks like trash removal or tree trimming as requested.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Crisis communications

Social media management

Content creation platforms

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Media monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under close supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform entry-level work in support of the Biosolids / Grounds Maintenance department of Toho Water Authority's water resources systems. Workflow involves performing semi-skilled manual labor, operating some heavy equipment, repairing irrigation lines, operating zero-turn mowers. Reports to the Field Services Foreman.

Essential Functions:

1. Must be physically able to operate a vehicle, load landscape trailers safely, and operate various hands-on power tools. Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in the heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (20-50 pounds) and occasionally very heavy weight (in excess of 100 pounds).
2. Performing skills from basic irrigation repair to safely operating a chainsaw, pole saw, drills, and other power tools. Mowing grass with different types of mowers and small tractors.
3. Running errands, identifying and purchasing parts and tools in assistance to our team mechanic.
4. The ability to adapt to the needs of the public when asked to do various tasks at a moment's notice which involve garbage removal, tree trimming, etc.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain that required qualification would be:

Education & Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.
• This is an entry-level position; previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License. Class B is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading communications in crisis or high-pressure situations.
• Familiarity with construction, infrastructure, or utility industry communications a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in communications tools, including media monitoring, social media management, and content creation platforms.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands 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 stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including heat, cold, dry, and wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or a congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting, occasionally walking, and standing.