UTILITY WORKER I (LABORER)

Okaloosa Gas; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

BCBS Dental

BCBS Vision

401(a) Employer Defined Contribution

Gym reimbursement

Vacation Leave

Job summary

Okaloosa Gas is seeking a Utility Worker I (Laborer) to assist in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution and transmission lines. The position requires safety awareness, physical labor, and the ability to operate basic equipment.

Incumbents must meet the district’s customer service standards and be capable of performing job duties with minimal supervision. High School diploma and valid Florida driver’s license are preferred requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years of experience in utility construction or maintenance.
• Ability to read records, reports, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Excavate and install service lines and mains; dig trenches and operate manual tools.
• Repair lines and perform pipe joints and taps.
• Weld polyethylene pipe and connections.
• Cap and isolate lines as needed.
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Read instructions

Communication

Data entry

Tool use

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Jackhammer

Backhoe

Job description

POSITION TITLE: UTILITY WORKER I (LABORER)

POSITION ID NUMBER: 7310

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

BASE PAY RATE: $20.33 PER HOUR / $42,286.40 ANNUAL

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT HOURLY (+OVERTIME)

KEY WORDS: LABORER, CONSTRUCTION, WORKER, LINEMAN, MAINTENANCE, UTILITY

POSITION PROGRESSION BASE PAY RATES:

UTILITY WORKER I: $20.33 PER HOUR $42,286.40 YEARLY

UTILITY WORKER I I: $21.60 PER HOUR $44,928.00 YEARLY

UTILITY WORKER III: $24.38 PER HOUR $50,710.40 YEARLY

SENIOR UTILITY WORKER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: $27.52 PER HOUR $57,241.60 YEARLY

Job Summary:

Utility laborer; assists in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution and transmission lines.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Excavates for and installs service lines and main extensions: digs trenches with a shovel, pulls pipe through trench, backfills trench manually to cover pipe. Uses jack hammer to remove concrete and asphalt.
2. 2. Repairs lines: digs-up broken line and bends over pipe to make repairs.
3. 3. Welds polyethylene pipe and taps: makes connections on pipe to join pipe.
4. 4. Kills lines: dig-up service or main and cap line.
5. 5. Cleans equipment, loads materials, hooks-up heavy equipment, etc.
6. 6. Must be able to safely and responsibly operate the automotive vehicle assigned. Must maintain assigned vehicle through appropriate operator maintenance and by keeping said vehicle clean and neat at all times.
7. 7. Maintains tools and equipment in prescribed manner.
8. 8. Maintains control of inventory items obtained from stock or carried on truck.
9. 9. May be required to respond to gas leak calls and perform repairs when needed.
10. 10. May be responsible for the safe operation of all heavy equipment including but not limited to:frontend loaders, backhoes, excavators and bobcats.
11. 11. Maintains operator qualifications and completes computer-based training and performance evaluations through the Onboard LMS.
12. 12. Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School plus zero to two years of experience.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Skills to follow instructions, written or verbal, to assist other employees with daily activities or assigned jobs.
2. Ability to recognize, to understand, to follow, and enforce safety procedures.
3. Requires ability to read records, reports, policies and procedure manuals.
4. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public and co-workers.
5. Ability to accurately read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
6. Ensures proper care in use and maintenance of equipment and supplies issued for job use.
7. This position requires knowledge and task evaluation as determined by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N: Operator Qualifications (OQ).

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
2. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade; skill in performing routine manual labor.
3. Capability to perform construction and demolition using jackhammer; to dig trenches or pits; to load and unload materials and/or equipment at job site.
4. Skill in use of materials and/or equipment in assigned area.
5. Ability to effectively communicate.
6. Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
7. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

OTHER FACTORS:

1. Must be appropriately dressed in a clean and neat District authorized uniform during work hours.
2. May be required to work other than normal work schedules.
3. May be required to work overtime with little notice
4. Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work/exertion is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
5. Working Conditions and Hazards: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Work involves considerable exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
6. DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be subject to undergo testing for illegal drugs in accordance with DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulation, Title 40 (49 CFR), Part 199.

BENEFITS:

• BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family,
• BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family,
• BCBS Vision,
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),
• Life insurance 100% employer paid,
• Short Term Disability 100% employer paid,
• Long Term Disability 100% employer paid,
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid,
• AFLAC supplemental insurance,
• Air Ambulance insurance,
• Pet insurance,
• Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter,
• Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
• 11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
• 401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
• 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
• Health Fair 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program w/ incentives
• Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
• Uniforms 100% employer paid
• Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
• Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
• and up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 850-729-4700 or [e-mail] for assistance.