WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I

City of Miramar; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miramar is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Worker to support water transmission and distribution projects. You will assemble equipment, locate lines, perform routine and emergency maintenance, and repair water and sewer mains and service lines following safety standards.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of utility construction/maintenance experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of Utility construction/maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must obtain Florida Water Distribution Level 3 license within 2 years of employment.
• Must obtain Florida Class B driver’s license within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles equipment, tools and materials for daily assignments.
• Locates utility lines and valves accurately.
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repair on water transmission and distribution systems, including mains and service lines; extending lines; leaks detection/repair; sewer line cleaning.
• Installs grass sod; repairs concrete/asphalt; mends fences at job sites.
• Maintains records of work in progress and completed items.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls if required.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment (bobcat, backhoe, trucks, tractors, etc.).
• Inspects and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, other departments, contractors and customers.
• Follows policies, procedures, regulations, schedules and safety standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Physical demands include heavy lifting up to 100 pounds and other strenuous activities.

Skills

Power tools

Equipment operation

Map reading

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Bobcat

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Jet cleaner

Job description

• Assembles equipment, tools and materials necessary to complete daily assignments.
• Locates utility lines and valves accurately.
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repair work on water transmission and distribution system, including but not limited to installing, inspecting and repairing water and sewer mains and service lines; extending lines; detecting and repairing leaks; cleaning sewer system, etc.
• Installs grass sod; repairs concrete/asphalt and mends fences as required at job sites.
• Performs all work in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations, specifications, schedules, and standards of quality and safety.
• Maintains accurate records of work in progress and records completed items.
• May be required to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Operates a vehicle, bobcat, backhoe, trucks, tractors, ditch witch, front-end loader, generator, pumps, jet cleaner, electronic locater, hand and power tools.
• Inspects and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department employees, other City employees, contractors, customers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in utility construction and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must obtain a Florida Water Distribution Level 3 license within 2 years of employment
• Must obtain a Florida Class B driver's license within 1 year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the installation and maintenance of water transmission, distribution and service lines.
• Knowledge of related safety equipment and practices.
• Skill operating a variety of power tools and equipment related to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and other written materials.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public in-person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Ability to assist fellow employees and provide customer service to the public.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires demanding physical effort that may include frequent standing or walking and heavy lifting up to 100 pounds. Frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. May occasionally require extraordinary physical activity.