Utility Service Worker (Distribution & Collection)

City of Jacksonville Beach • Public Works, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs responsible semiskilled manual work in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of public works utilities and related systems. Work is performed under the supervision of a General Supervisor and may be specialized according to the department and division assigned. The role involves a strong desire to be part of the City of Jacksonville Beach's EPIC Team (Empowerment, Pride, Integrity, Communication, Teamwork).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida.
• Must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of public utilities and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to be alert to traffic and aware of both safe and unsafe procedures and situations that may occur or be present while operating City equipment or a City vehicle.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• To advance to Utility Service Worker II – Streets and Stormwater, an employee must complete two years of service as a Utility Service Worker I, and obtain a Class C Stormwater Certificate.
• To advance to Utility Service Worker II – Distribution and Collection, an employee must complete two years of service as a Utility Service Worker I, and obtain a Class 3 Distribution License and a Class C Collection Certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs, constructs, repairs, and maintains various types of public utility systems and infrastructure including streets, right of ways, water, sewer, and/or stormwater systems.
• Locates lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies.
• Builds manholes and other structures using brick and/or prefabricated concrete.
• Maintains right of ways, public property, streets, and park areas; performs landscaping, surface restoration, and debris removal.
• Operates trucks, tractors, back-hoe, tapping machines, mowers, and various other construction equipment.
• Inspects and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles for proper use and care.
• Exercises, installs, and maintains water system valves; installs, repairs, and replaces large and small sewer and water lines; installs and removes water meters.
• Unstops sanitary sewer services and mains with the proper equipment.
• Changes meters, repairs meter leaks, and performs water pressure tests.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants.
• Digs trenches and ditches, cleans catch basins, manholes, and drainage lines.
• Patches holes in street surfaces, spreads asphalt, and assists with concrete work.
• Performs maintenance of traffic requirements such as setting up detours, barricades, flagging, and installing and replacing roadway and warning signs.
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, and other tools and equipment.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.
• Performs other public utilities maintenance work as required.

Benefits

• Veterans’ preference and priority in employment to eligible servicemembers, veterans, and certain spouses and family members under Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.
• Waiver of a postsecondary educational requirement for certain eligible servicemembers and veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED