Utilities Maintenance Operator (All Tiers)(North County)

Hillsborough County, FL • Tampa, FL

67d • $37,752 - $80,600

About The Position

Utilities Maintenance Operator is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and construction of underground utility piping and appurtenances in field conditions for the Public Utilities Department.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Possession of a permit Class 'A' or 'A'-Restricted Commercial Driver's License with combination, air brakes, and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of water or reclaimed water distribution or wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of department and Field Maintenance Service policies, practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of current trade practices and technology.
• Skill in the safe operation of most equipment and tools used to maintain water and wastewater distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand job related material such as blueprints, office policies, practices, and procedures of the line maintenance section.
• Ability to identify occupational hazards, implementing appropriate safety precautions, maintenance of traffic procedures, and utilizing proper personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to diagnose machinery and equipment defects and make appropriate repairs or adjustments.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather conditions, and high noise levels.
• Ability to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and manholes.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a current State of Florida Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher.
• Valid Florida Class C or higher water treatment plant operator license.
• Possession of a current State of Florida Class 2 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher.
• Possession of a current State of Florida Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs all phases of water, reclaim, and wastewater systems.
• Inspects cross-connection controls; installs, evaluates, and repairs master meter assemblies, backflow prevention, and other devices.
• Diagnoses malfunctions using manufacturers' handbooks, codes, and standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for safety/environmental hazards.
• Operates specialized, light, and heavy equipment. Locates and marks location of underground utilities.
• Assists in setting up well-point systems for de-watering construction and maintenance sites; erects and dismantles shoring/trench box.
• Assists in excavating work site, as required to facilitate installation, maintenance, or repair of water, reclaimed water, or wastewater lines and restoring site to original condition when work is complete.
• Utilizes the Job Qualification Standards, PUD Technical Specifications, Utility Accommodation Guide, Industry Publications and Standards, and other related guidance for subject/task fundamentals.
• May provide instruction, guidance, and training to lower level staff as required.
• Maintains all job-related credentials, work unsupervised, and performs team leader duties while in the field, which includes enforcing policy, safety procedures, and training employees.
• Provides information and responds as appropriate to public information requests.
• Ability to serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.
• Direct and/or oversee the work of other subordinate employees, provide instruction, guidance, and training as required.
• May be required to assume responsibility of controlling emergencies.

Benefits

• Salary range: $37,752 - $80,600

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees