Utility Systems Technician I

City of Deltona, FL • Deltona, FL

285d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to conduct technical maintenance, repair, and construction of City water and wastewater facilities. This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in field utility maintenance, utility construction, or closely related experience.
• Requires a Class B commercial driver's license, with air brakes and tanker endorsement with valid DOT medical card required or must be obtained within six (6) months upon appointment to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Distribution Level III License within twelve (12) months of appointment to the position.
• Backflow Tester & Repair Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water and wastewater pipelines including locating mains services and sewer laterals.
• Assists in resolving customer problems and complaints as well as installing and changing out meters; turns on and off service to customers for repairs and non-payments.
• Conducts basic maintenance lubrication and repair of equipment, facilities, and tools.
• Responsible for operating a variety of vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and power and hand tools.
• Conducts smoke and dye testing as well as cleaning, data recording, and repair of gravity sewer mains, manholes, and customer laterals.
• Conducts construction and repair of roads, sidewalks, driveways, and general landscaping.
• Responds to emergency sanitary sewer calls; resolves issues using specialized sewer equipment.
• Exercises mainline water valves with an automatic valve exercising machine; flushes hydrants and blow-offs; enters flushing data; collects remote tap samples for analysis.

Benefits

• Full City benefits to include Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, sick leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED