Utility Field Service Technician III

City of Sanford•Public Works/Utility Department, FL

About The Position

The Utility Field Service Technician III works under supervision in the Public Works/Utility Department's Water & Sewer division, performing routine to moderately complex, labor-intensive maintenance and repair of City water and sewer systems, lift stations, facilities, and related equipment. The role operates at an expert level, serves as a lead technician, and is accountable for the cleanliness and appearance of assigned facilities. It is distinguished from Technician I and II by greater independence and advanced knowledge gained through training and work experience. The position supports safe and efficient transportation of water and wastewater throughout the City. The technician leads field operations and provides guidance to other staff while carrying out complex installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair work. Duties include maintaining pumping stations, treatment plants, lift stations, transmission lines, and associated equipment; installing and repairing water and sewer systems; monitoring equipment; keeping maintenance records; and performing basic landscaping and irrigation work. The role coordinates with utility operators during leaks, main breaks, and other critical events, and responds to emergency call-ins during disasters or critical events. The City of Sanford is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of responsible experience in manual labor and utility installations, repairs, and operations.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 18 months of employment, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 3 or higher Water Distribution System Operator License.
Possess and maintain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Obtain ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, and IS-700, National Incident Management System: An Introduction, within six months of employment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Considerable knowledge of the safe and proper use and care of manual and power hand tools and equipment used in water and wastewater utility preventive maintenance and repair.
Considerable knowledge of, and ability to use, materials, methods, and equipment for lawn care and general maintenance.
Skill in reading and interpreting safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documents.
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with employees, contractors, vendors, and the public.
Ability to meet deadlines and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to regularly lift, move, or carry objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally push or pull more than 100 pounds.
Ability to climb or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; maintain balance; bend; move on hands and knees or hands and feet; handle objects; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, vehicular traffic, and dampness or humidity.
Ability to work with regular exposure to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falls from high exposed places, and moving mechanical parts.

Responsibilities

Serve as crew leader for utility service technicians and provide direction and guidance in field operations.
Install, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair pumping stations, treatment plants, and associated utility transport systems.
Clean, inspect, and maintain lift stations, water and wastewater facilities, and equipment, including removing grease, lubricating equipment, and replacing pump and valve packing, wiring, and bearings.
Install water and sewer systems, including taps, backflows, stop-offs, domestic and reclaim water meters, and perform cold patching of streets after repairs.
Troubleshoot, disassemble, overhaul, and repair transmission lines and components, including hydrants, gauges, motors, assemblies, valves, panels, and switches.
Operate equipment through test sequences and monitor gauges and meters to confirm proper operating conditions.
Follow preventive maintenance principles and schedules, identify wear and tear, prevent malfunctions, and perform unscheduled maintenance.
Operate trades tools and power equipment safely and comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain daily work reports and preventive maintenance records, document problem areas, and submit documentation to the supervisor.
Perform basic lawn care and landscaping, general irrigation system installations and repairs, and tree and hedge trimming.
Coordinate with utility operators regarding leaks, main breaks, and other critical events, and respond to emergency call-ins during disasters or critical events.
Provide guidance and instruction to less knowledgeable operations staff on complex diagnostics and work procedures.
Perform related duties as directed when they are a logical and appropriate assignment.