Utility Field Technician Trainee

St. Johns County

7h•$38,834 - $51,875•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform the county’s utility field operations. Success in this position contributes to clean and safe distribution and transmission of potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater services for the physical health of St. Johns County and its residents. The work consists of varied technical and physical duties. Strict and frequently changing regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. This is complex technical work specializing in the operation and maintenance of the County’s potable/reclaimed water distribution/transmission, metering, and wastewater collection systems in an entry-level experience capacity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver’s license class “B” or class “A” with “N” endorsement within one (1) year of employment as required by job assignment.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
Must be able to operate a computer and job-related software programs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, construction maintenance, repair and operations of water/reclaimed water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and/or meter and backflow maintenance, repair and testing, cross connection control, and AMI systems.
Knowledge of state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations related to potable/reclaimed water distribution and wastewater collection, construction, operation, maintenance, treatment, cross connection control, and construction and workplace safety practices.
Knowledge of area streets and geography.
Skill and ability in the operation of a variety of vehicles, related equipment, power and hand tools.
Skill in the interpretation and understanding of complex technical manuals on water or wastewater construction, operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, blueprints, and schematics.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Assists a full range of potable /reclaimed water and wastewater distribution/collection/transmission system main maintenance and repair duties including general repair, system maintenance, general maintenance, meter reading, testing and maintenance, and cross connection control inspections and related duties.
Ensures safe work practices and policies, proper completion and recording of work orders, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assists in the installation, replacement, and relocation of potable /reclaimed water and wastewater distribution/collection/transmission system mains, laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances, including pressure tests, main feeders and service lines, valve replacements, various flow meters, backflow preventers, water interconnects, and other associated customer meters.
Excavates trenches to complete maintenance, repair, or installations.
Delivers materials to job sites.
Performs restoration activities associated with repairing roads and sidewalks, including performing paving work after completion of leak maintenance or tap installation.
Assists in the detection of leaks.
Processes service disconnects for non-payment.
Performs general janitorial and yard duties at maintenance facility.
Ensures all assigned vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.
Responds to after-hours work requests for distribution and metering system maintenance and repair including emergencies, holidays and weekends on a rotational on-call basis as needed.
Participates in installing Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) controls to safely execute work.
Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.