Utilities Worker Trainee/I/II/III

City of Panama City Beach•Pcb, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the repair and maintenance of the city’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. An incumbent in this position may be designated as a "Utilities Worker Trainee", "Utilities Worker I," "Utilities Worker II", or "Utilities Worker III."

Requirements

Standard high school diploma/GED or vocational school.
Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida.
Utilities Worker Trainee: Prior experience with the maintenance of underground water distribution and wastewater.
Utilities Worker I: Minimum of one (1) year of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class III Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class C Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.
Utilities Worker II: Minimum of three (3) years of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class II Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class B Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.
Utilities Service Worker III: Minimum of five (5) years of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class A Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of underground water, reclaimed water, and wastewater system maintenance and repair principles.
Knowledge of meter functions.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of the streets and geography of the city.
Skill in the operation of a variety of trucks and construction equipment.
Skill in the operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
Skills in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Performs repairs to the city’s water distribution, reclaimed water, and sewer collection systems.
Installs water and sewer taps; operates tapping machine.
Installs mains, valves, hydrants, and other system components.
Operates sewer jet to clean lines.
Operates a variety of trucks and equipment.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
Pressure tests and disinfects water lines.
Maintains mileage logs, daily work logs, meter change out logs, etc.
Responds to after-hours calls when serving on-call.
Performs related duties.