Cross Connection Technician- Utility Systems Dept.
About The Position
The Cross Connection Technician performs advanced manual and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work on utility mains and systems for the City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department. The position supports public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility and is designated as essential for emergency management. During City emergencies, the employee must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as determined by City administrators, the Emergency Manager, or City officials. Emergency duties are assigned as needed. The role involves testing, repairing, reinstalling, and maintaining water meters and backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with AWWA and TREEO standards and procedures; modifying assemblies to meet Utility standards for specific hazards; and carrying out maintenance and construction activities on water distribution systems. The technician reads distribution-system blueprints, performs field tests for chlorine, iron, and turbidity to help maintain water quality, and completes basic records. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime may be required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and immediate responses to emergencies. Applicants must pass a drug screening. A high school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma is required, along with at least one year of experience installing, testing, and repairing water meters and backflow prevention assemblies, though comparable training, education, or experience may substitute. Backflow Tester Certification from an accredited training school or organization must be obtained within 12 months after completion of the probationary period. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required, and a Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Applicants must submit acceptable proof of education with the application.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- At least one year of experience installing, testing, and repairing water meters and backflow prevention assemblies; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute.
- Backflow Tester Certification from an accredited training school or organization, to be obtained within 12 months after completion of the probationary period.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
- Basic knowledge of materials and equipment used to test and repair water meters and backflow assemblies.
- Ability to manipulate common tools used to repair and replace water meters and backflow assemblies.
- Ability to safely operate fire hydrants and valves.
- Ability to read blueprints associated with water distribution and plumbing.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, certify and complete field test forms, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; work under pressure and meet deadlines; and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Availability for scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and for immediate emergency response.
- Ability to pass a drug screening.
- Ability to submit clear, legible proof of education with the employment application; applicants must fully detail work experience on the application.
Responsibilities
- Pull, test, repair, reinstall, and maintain water meters and backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with AWWA and TREEO standards and procedures.
- Retrofit existing backflow prevention assemblies to meet Utility standards for specific hazard applications.
- Perform maintenance and construction activities on the water distribution systems, including maintaining and exercising valves.
- Read and interpret blueprints pertaining to the distribution system.
- Perform field tests for chlorine, iron, and turbidity to help maintain acceptable water quality in distribution piping.
- Complete basic record keeping and field test forms.
- Respond to emergency conditions and perform assigned emergency duties as needed.
- Provide customer service and build collaborative relationships and public trust through productive, respectful work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
