Utility Service Worker

City of Ocoee•Ocoee, FL

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and location work supporting water, wastewater, and reclaim operations. Work follows established policies and procedures, with decisions made within the scope of assigned tasks. Assignments are provided orally and in writing; work is performed under general supervision and reviewed through reports, observations, and results. The role includes meter reading and field service, assisting with utility installation and repair, maintaining facilities and equipment, and responding as needed during emergency events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in utilities maintenance and installation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Knowledge of City streets and service areas.
Ability to understand and operate electronic devices used to record meter readings and information about meters at specific addresses.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to walk long distances daily.
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used to locate and raise manholes or maintain and repair water meters and water and sewer lines.
Ability to work during adverse weather conditions.
Ability to read field notes and maps.

Responsibilities

Locate, read, and record meter readings; check readings for general accuracy and evaluate irrigation systems for leaks.
Complete assigned field service orders.
Assist with utility installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
Locate water and sewer lines and shut-off valves; repair leaks and replace gate valves.
Install, test, and repair water meters and related equipment.
Identify existing or potential facility and equipment failures and report them to a supervisor.
Perform routine repairs and replacement projects at wastewater treatment, collection, and reuse facilities, including repairing meters and piping, clearing blockages, repairing leaks, soldering broken pipes, and excavating broken sewer lines.
Assist distribution operators with water, wastewater, and reclaim systems.
Install and repair backflow prevention systems and equipment.
Remove dirt, concrete, blacktop, and other materials; dig pipe-laying ditches using a trenching machine, backhoe, or manual methods.
Assist in shop or yard areas with cleaning, painting, and routine maintenance.
Load and carry pipe.
Operate flatbed dump trucks, air hammers, chop saws, chain saws, weed eaters, concrete mixers, and other equipment.
Make taps for new water mains and extensions.
Install or replace fittings and perform minor repairs on damaged pipe.
Clean, paint, and maintain wells, reservoirs, catch basins, and surrounding areas.
Maintain records by reading and updating records and files.
Perform related duties as directed when they are an appropriate assignment.
Be available and able to work as needed during emergency response events, including weather-related events.