Utility Maintenance I or II

City of Treasure Island • Treasure Island, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in connection with the maintenance of the Stormwater delivery system and wastewater collection system. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Public Works Supervisor. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• High school graduation or completion of GED
• Two (2) years’ experience in stormwater/wastewater services (for Utilities Maintenance II)
• May require work on the computer for Lift station monitoring, work orders and training.
• Responsible for knowing and applying policies, procedures and all safe work practices.
• Perform all duties in conformance with established and appropriate safety and security standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all work tools, equipment and vehicles assigned within the utilities division.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and adheres to all established department, division, and town policies and procedures.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins within a reasonable amount of time while on call
• Ability to comply with work schedules and maintain a satisfactory safety and attendance record
• Ability to perform all tasks of Utilities Maintenance I or II, as classified
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and smell
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate controls and tools
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weather

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain a Class C Wastewater license within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Utilize various manual, gas, and electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks and maintain such for safe and productive use.
• Assist with the cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, tapping, cleaning and flushing water mains, pipe, gate valves and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, trench digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Repair stormwater and wastewater lines, respond to wastewater backups, broken mains, lift station issues, storm drainage backups, asphalt repairs, concrete repair, and re-sod construction areas when work is completed.
• Install, perform routine maintenance, and repair stormwater and wastewater lines, streets, sidewalks, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle in performance of daily assigned tasks.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Mow, edge, rake, weed, blow, shovel, trim, and clean areas maintained by the Utilities Department, to include maintenance of sidewalks, roadways, lift stations, bridges, storm drain inlets, manholes, grates, and gutters.
• Responsible for opening and closing the facility and locking and unlocking facilities as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring that proper apparatus, equipment, and supplies required for assigned tasks are available and in proper and safe working order.
• Inspect and perform preventative and corrective maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, and other work assignments.
• Inform the Crew Chief of all work-related issues and problems that may affect and/or improve the operation of the water department.
• Strive to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and management, as necessitated by the nature of the work.
• Preparation before and clean up after a natural disaster; may be placed on standby status prior to a declared emergency.
• Attends periodic job specific training sessions, workshops, and conferences as required.

Benefits

• On a rotating basis, all department employees will be required to be on-call.
• Based on necessity and a scheduled, rotating list, all departmental employees will be required to work with the Sanitation Department.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

What This Job Offers

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