Pipeline Repair Technician

City of Haines City • Haines City, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Function: Under the direction of the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying water pipelines, mains, wells, flush boxes, meters, and hydrants; and wastewater pipelines, mains, and manholes.

Requirements

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) to three (3) years works work-related experience in Construction, Plumbing, Pipeline Repair and Maintenance, or related field is required.
• Water Distribution Operator license and Wastewater Collections certification are required within two (2) years of employment.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and present yourself professionally.
• Must be able to understand and comprehend technical instructions and manuals.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings/renderings.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions and/or directions.
• Ability to read, write, and keep logbooks, inventory records, logbooks, purchase orders, and work requests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees officials, and the general public.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to be on-call and call-out.
• Ability to properly operate heavy equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of pipeline repair and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures, including but not limited to, lockout/tagout, trench safety and construction, sewer gas safety, etc.
• Must possess a Valid Florida Class B Commercial driver's license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying water pipelines, mains, wells, flush boxes, meters, and hydrants.
• Duties included, but were not limited to, repairing and/or installing meters; distribution system line flushing; tapping mains; repairing and/or installing fire hydrants; backflow testing and protection; repair and installation of various pipelines.
• Responsible for assisting with line locates.
• Performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying wastewater pipelines, mains, systems, and manholes.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, video inspection and recording of lines; line flushing; backflow testing and protection, and line installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Responsible for assisting with line locates.
• Performs heavy equipment operations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees