Service Worker II-Sewer Maintenance

City of Fort Myers•Fort Myers, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : YES Level II Screening : NO Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work, is responsible for routine maintenance, landscape installation, map reading, the operation of a backhoe/excavator, and dump truck with air brakes. Work assignment may also include but not limited to painting, mowing, barricade placement and removal, tent installation and removal. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation : Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Operates necessary small equipment, including hand tools, etc. Maintenance and inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and in good repair at all times. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned tasks. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace Performs other duties as assigned. When assigned to the Sewer : Clears sewer stoppages. Assists with the installation of sewer lines and taps. Assists with the repair of existing sewer lines; sewer connections; taps; faulty sewer taps; and cave-ins. Locates sewer lines and connections. Repairs sinkholes on sewer lines. Raises and/or install new manholes.

Requirements

One year related experience; or education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
Requires a tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
Requires air brake or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates necessary small equipment, including hand tools, etc.
Maintenance and inspection of equipment to ensure it is safe and in good repair at all times.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned tasks.
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
Performs other duties as assigned.
Clears sewer stoppages.
Assists with the installation of sewer lines and taps.
Assists with the repair of existing sewer lines; sewer connections; taps; faulty sewer taps; and cave-ins.
Locates sewer lines and connections.
Repairs sinkholes on sewer lines.
Raises and/or install new manholes.