Utilities Field Technician I-III (Career Path)
About The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of entry level field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician II after meeting the established career ladder requirements. This is an entry-level position to assist other staff with and learn various tasks and duties related to swales, flood control, point repairs, slip lining, dead end cleaning, canal cleaning, and storm water conveyance system installation. The role involves setting well points, loading and unloading equipment, supplies, tools, and materials. Responsibilities include cleaning culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, and canals. The technician will also remove and replace sod and sprinkler heads, repair concrete and asphalt, locate clean-outs and service lines, and perform basic sewer repairs and installations. Additionally, the role involves servicing line flow tests, clearing blocked service lines, repairing water leaks, and repairing/installing water service lines. The technician will also repair, replace, and inspect water mains and fire hydrants, test and flush fire hydrant water flow, and open and close water valves. Safety procedures must be followed, safety equipment utilized, and the work environment monitored to ensure the safety of employees and others. The position may involve operating a truck or other automotive equipment and performing other general manual labor. A variety of power and hand tools will be used to complete tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer operations skills.
- Possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
- For Utilities Field Technicians in Distribution: Possess (or able to obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire) and maintain a Level III Water Distribution License.
- Successfully complete a training program within one (1) year in the position, covering safety, GIS, and Blueprint reading.
- Meet the criteria outlined in the Career Path Advancement Requirements section (failure to do so may result in termination from the training program and separation of employment).
Nice To Haves
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
- Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
- Ability to establish and harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.
- Knowledge of basic math skills.
- Skilled in providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrates ability to use the tools and equipment in area of assignment.
- Demonstrates ability to read maps.
- Demonstrates ability to properly open and close valves.
- Ability to record and deliver information.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; understand and follow communications, keep records and make reports.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist other staff with and learn entry-level field services tasks.
- Perform tasks related to swales, flood control, point repairs, slip lining, dead end cleaning, canal cleaning, and storm water conveyance system installation.
- Set well points.
- Load and unload equipment, supplies, tools, and materials.
- Clean culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, and similar areas.
- Remove and replace sod and sprinkler heads.
- Repair concrete and asphalt.
- Locate clean-outs and service lines.
- Install clean-outs and perform basic sewer repairs.
- Service line flow tests and clear blocked service lines.
- Repair water leaks.
- Repair and install water service lines.
- Repair, replace, and inspect water mains and fire hydrants.
- Test and flush fire hydrant water flow.
- Open and close water valves.
- Follow safety procedures and utilize safety equipment.
- Monitor work environment to ensure safety.
- Operate a truck or other automotive equipment (may be required).
- Perform other general manual labor work as required.
- Use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
