Utility Worker Trainee/I/II

Town of Jupiter•Jupiter, FL

3d•$43,231 - $48,573•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled manual field work including construction, maintenance, and repair of storm drainage systems and/or water distribution systems and to operate related equipment, in compliance with Local/State/Federal standards, guidelines and laws. Employees must provide courteous, professional customer service, and are required to provide prompt 24-hour response to various emergency and non-emergency situations. Employees are expected to work in all types of weather conditions, and where hazardous conditions may exist. This role involves performing manual work associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and storm drainage systems, ensuring system integrity, reliability, water quality, and sufficient pressure, while also minimizing flooding and enhancing stormwater runoff quality. Tasks are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, utilizing appropriate materials, tools, equipment, and safety practices. Duties may include installation, maintenance, repair, and relocation of fire hydrants, water valves, water mains, and services; performing taps on existing water mains; repairing damaged water mains and services; repairing, adjusting, and relocating water services; installing and maintaining water meters, meter boxes, distribution sample stations, and auto flushers; restoring disturbed areas like swales, lawns, sidewalks, and roads; implementing traffic control measures; performing water distribution system flushing, sampling, and residual testing; and installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing storm structures, manholes, pipes, culverts, outfalls, check valves, swales, ditches, ponds, retention areas, and detention areas. The position also involves inspecting, monitoring, and documenting stormwater systems for compliance, completing work order documentation using iPads and computers, and cross-training between water distribution and stormwater systems with the opportunity for dual licensing/certification. Employees may be required to assist other Utility divisions and Town departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be able to obtain and maintain valid Level 3 Distribution System Operators License within 2 years of start date, and Class C Stormwater Certification within 3 years (for Trainee position).
Possession of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level 3 Distribution System Operators License and one (1) year prior experience repairing and maintaining a community water distribution system OR Possession of a Class C Stormwater Certification issued by the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) and one (1) year prior experience repairing and maintaining stormwater drainage systems (for Utility Worker I position).
Possession of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level 2 Distribution System Operators License and three (3) year prior experience repairing and maintaining a community water distribution system OR Possession of a Class B Stormwater Certification issued by the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) and three (3) year prior experience repairing and maintaining stormwater drainage systems (for Utility Worker II position).
A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to calculate and/or tabulate data, including performing subsequent actions related to computational operations.
Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form, with some latitude for independent judgment.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals.
Ability to communicate orally.

Responsibilities

Performs manual work involving tasks associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system as required to maintain integrity and reliability to the potable water system, maintain distribution system water quality and ensure sufficient distribution system water pressure.
Performs manual work involving tasks associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of storm drainage systems as required to maintain integrity and function of infrastructure to minimize flooding and provide enhanced water quality of stormwater runoff.
Perform necessary tasks with knowledge of and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards for water distribution and stormwater systems.
Utilize materials, tools, equipment and safety practices as required to perform the work safely and avoid occupational hazards.
Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including but not limited to backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, pumps, generators, vacuum trailers, and air compressors.
Routine use of various hand tools and specialized tools, including but not limited to water main tapping machines, pneumatic tools, and transits.
Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and relocation of fire hydrants
Install, locate, exercise, and repair water valves.
Install new water mains and water services.
Performs taps on existing water mains.
Repair damaged water mains and water services.
Repair, adjust, and relocate water services.
Install, repair, and replace water meters and meter boxes.
Install and maintain distribution sample stations and auto flushers.
Restore or coordinate the restoration of swales, lawns, landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, and roads as a result of repair work.
Implement MOT as needed, including but not limited to flagging, installation, and removal of MOT devices.
Water distribution system flushing, sampling and residual testing.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair storm structures, manholes, pipes, culverts, outfalls, check valves, swales, ditches, ponds, retention areas, and detention areas.
Inspect, monitor, and document stormwater systems for compliance with various Local/State/Federal programs.
Complete work order documentation for all associated assignments/tasks utilizing I-pads, computers, and software programs as required.
Cross training between water distribution and stormwater systems with opportunity to become dual licensed/certified.
Perform related work as required.
Assist other Utility divisions and Town departments as required.