Water Distribution Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc is seeking an entry-level Seasonal Water Utility Worker to support the town's water facilities and distribution system. This role involves maintenance, meter reading, hydrant servicing, and basic field tasks under supervision.

Work hours are 35–40 per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a duration of about three months. The position pays $18.50 per hour and starts in Fall/Winter, offering hands-on experience in municipal utilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of utility, maintenance or construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and/or repairs utility infrastructure, including water meters, hydrants, service lines and stormwater.
• Performs labor in construction, reconstruction and maintenance projects, such as pavement repair and trenching.
• Reads water meters for billing; notes unusual readings and initiates corrective action.
• Performs water service disconnects, reconnects and new service orders as directed.
• Responds to complaints such as water leaks, pressure loss, and no water, and reports findings.
• Installs water mains, services, hydrants and backflow devices; assists in shutting off sections of mains.
• Maintains records of inspections and maintenance activities.
• Notifies residents about planned water service interruptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of utility/maintenance or construction experience

Valid driver’s license

Ability to pass pre-employment background screening

Tools

Bobcat

Backhoe/Loader

Truck operation

Job description

Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Duration: Approximately three (3) months
Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay: $18.50/per hour

Starts: Fall & Winter

POSITION SUMMARY

Entry-level position requiring a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled work in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Village water facilities and distribution system, stormwater drainage systems, and water meter reading.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects, maintains and/or repairs utility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water meters, fire hydrants, water service lines, stormwater, and irrigation systems to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Performs required labor involved in construction, reconstruction and maintenance projects, including but not limited to pavement repair, ditch digging, installing/repairing water services, mains and pipes, storm water piping, stormwater ponds maintenance and mowing, manhole inspection, line cleaning, inlet/outlet maintenance and trenching, shoring and backfilling.
• Reads water meters in assigned areas and provides accurate data for utility billing; Rechecks readings as directed to determine abnormal consumption patterns and notes any unusual changes and other maintenance items such as leaks, damaged meters and unusual meter readings and initiates corrective action.
• Performs water service disconnects, reconnects and new service orders as directed.
• Responds to complaints such as, but not limited to, water leaks, pressure loss, and no water, evaluates situation and explains findings to supervisor and/or customer service department.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipes, gate valves and fittings. Installs water services, fire hydrants, back-flow prevention devices and other apparatuses in the utility system and assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, and water meter testing consumption, among others.
• Contacts and provides notices to residents and business owners in areas where water service will be interrupted and provides reasonable explanation.

• Operates a variety of powered construction and maintenance equipment used in the Utilities Department, including but not limited to bobcat, backhoe/loader.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, sand and other various payloads.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, engineers, contractors, vendors and others in a courteous and professional manner that builds cooperation and consensus.
• Conforms with, abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions and all safety rules, and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• Assists other departments as necessary by directive from Department Head.
• Perform other related duties and assumes other responsibilities as necessary or as delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education, Experience, Licensing & Certification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• One (1) years’ experience in utility, maintenance or construction field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of equipment, vehicles, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, reconstruction and repair activities of municipal utility systems, public works, and parks and recreation operations.
• Basic skill in operation of all listed tools, vehicles, rolling stock and equipment.
• Ability to safely perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and print legibly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to learn mechanical procedures.