Utilities Maintenance Operator (All Tiers)(North County)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

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. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in operating various hand tools and specialized, light, and heavy equipment. Preferably the candidate will possess knowledge in plumbing, underground utilities/construction and/or have water and reclaimed water distribution and wastewater collection systems experience. Candidate must have the ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather conditions, and high noise levels. The job also requires lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb ladders up to 35 feet, and work in confined spaces and manholes. The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. As well as the 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 and possibly working extended hours during times of emergency.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
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; including service trucks and/or trailers.
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.
Ability to work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Preferably the candidate will possess knowledge in plumbing, underground utilities/construction and/or have water and reclaimed water distribution and wastewater collection systems experience.

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.
Assist 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.
Performs other related duties as required.
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.