Entry-Level Water Utility Worker

HKA Enterprises Property Management • Mary Esther, FL

23h • $18 - $20

About The Position

As an Entry-Level Water Utility Worker , you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable delivery of clean and safe drinking water to our community. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to perform a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred but not required – we're seeking motivated individuals eager to learn and contribute to our team.

Responsibilities

• Performing activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, and tests water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow protection devices and other related water system assets.
• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes, collection mains, operates cleaning and video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets.
• Reading water meters manually.
• Setting up work zones and assist in managing work zone safely.
• Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are communicating; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions.
• Responds to Service Orders related to line locations. Marks water and wastewater infrastructures.
• Performs customer service work orders related to water/wastewater infrastructure. Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
• Timely completes work orders, forms, records and other associated paperwork both manually and digitally.
• Operates heavy machinery, including dump truck, Vactor truck, and backhoe, as well as other related equipment, in performing skilled and semiskilled duties for water and system wastewater maintenance.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery; greasing, fluid level checks, pre-trip inspections, etc.
• Performs work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
• Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
• Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call; available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training provided to help you succeed in your role.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive starting salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the well-being of our community.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED