Utility Worker III - Water

Pasco County; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pasco County as a Utility Worker III, where you will operate and maintain our water and reclaimed water systems. This role includes installation, repair, and maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient utility services for communities. With opportunities for advancement and support for certification, you can build a rewarding career while contributing to public service. Enjoy engaging work on second shift hours in an environment recognized as one of the nation's top workplaces.

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Drug-free workplace

Veterans' preference

Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) months of experience in water maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class 'B' CDL.
• Certification in Confined Space Entry and CPR/First Aid required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains water and reclaimed lines, meters, and hydrants.
• Operates heavy equipment like dump trucks and sludge trucks.
• Performs installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities.

Skills

Knowledge of water transmission systems

Knowledge of plumbing

Knowledge of safe working procedures

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Excavation tools

Grading tractor

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY WORKER III!

Continue to build your career with Pasco County Utilities! The role of Utility Worker III involves skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility water and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment processes.

***Pasco County provides a possible path for advancement from a Utility Worker III, to UT Distribution Operator III, UT Distribution Operator II and then WUT Distribution Operator I when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.


THIS POSITION IS 2ND SHIFT - MONDAY - FRIDAY 12PM - 8:30PMJob assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: Installs and maintains water and reclaimed lines, meters, hydrants, and valves; assists Utilities Foreman and Senior Utilities Foreman; assists water or reclaimed operators; performs potable water and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, sludge truck, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs other related work as required.

• Knowledge of potable or reclaimed water transmission or distribution; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment.
• Skill operating flat bed, five (5) yard dump truck, sludge truck, tandem dump truck with trailer, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader.
• Ability to operate a radio.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days. Must be able to work overtime, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Eighteen (18) months of direct experience in water, or reclaimed water field maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL with N Tanker endorsement license. Must obtain the following with sixty (60) days of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, Intermediate M.O.T., CPR/First Aid. and FEMA 100, 200 and 700.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021