UTILITIES TECHNICIAN II (WATER) (NON-EXEMPT)

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

POSITION TITLE: UTILITIES TECHNICIAN II (WATER) (NON-EXEMPT)

PAY RANGE: GRADE 110 – $18.65/hr.

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Two or more years’ experience in the operation of a water distribution system or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) certification, Class B, or obtain the CDL certification within six (6) months of employment.

Must also possess the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 within 30 days of employment and the ICS-100 within 90 days of employment. There may be additional NIMS required, which will be scheduled by your Supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess and maintain certification as a Florida Level 3 Distribution System Operator License.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled, skilled and technical work in maintaining the City's water distribution system. Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director, or assigned designee.

This position is considered an emergency/disaster position. During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation, which requires that the employee be ready, willing, and able to report to work during emergencies and/or disasters of any kind, notwithstanding any other commitments the employee may have and be able perform emergency services duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plans, schedules, and oversees maintenance, operations, and construction activities on the water distribution system. Leads and directs Utility Technician I (Water) personnel, and/or other assigned personnel, in completing work assignments.

Monitor installation and maintenance work of contractors on water distribution systems to ensure applicability and compliance with established procedures.

Perform highly responsible technical work in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system network.

Remove, repair and install water meters, water distribution pipelines, hydrants, valves, and backflow preventors. Conducts water pressure and water meter tests.

Make live taps on water mains and install water service connections.

Reads and interprets water meters and gauges, blue prints, and construction drawings.

Respond to customer concerns. Checks water in homes and businesses for taste, odor, color, and pressure to ensure compliance with FDEP Standards.

Maintain availability for “stand by” assignment for a week at a time or other pre-determined schedule, and availability for return to work under City’s “call back” procedures.

Oversees, and when necessary performs, “locates” of utilities prior to excavation as required.

Maintain Dailey Log Book as per FDEP.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist Water Superintendent in analyzing operating costs and help develop the annual budget.

Assist Water Superintendent in training, both professional and safety; motivating; and evaluating division personnel.

Completes forms, writes reports for various regulatory agencies.

Maintain equipment inventory records and stockroom for repair parts and supplies.

Coordinate scheduling of vehicles for Fleet Maintenance.

Coordinate the meter reading activities, turn-off & on requests and meter change-outs with Utility Billing.

Serves on various committees and attends meetings as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

Have a working knowledge of water distribution and production systems, data entry, electronic and electrical systems.

Organize and prioritize work then assign tasks to the crews. Interpret national, FDEP, and local regulations regarding water distribution systems.

Read and interpret blue prints, construction drawings, and electrical diagrams.

Perform duties and responsibilities of the Water Superintendent during absences of the incumbent.

Effectively interact with citizens/customers.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Operate motorized vehicles to include pickup truck, backhoe, dump truck, and vacuum trailer. Operate generators, air compressor, missile, water wells and pumps, fluoride and sodium hypochlorite equipment, water lab test equipment and electric motors. Use utility locating equipment, power saw, jackhammer, hand tools, shovels, compactor, computers, hand-held micro computing meter reading devices, phones, two-way voice radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, work is primarily conducted in an office environment with some work in an outside field environment. Work is conducted in city water plants, city streets and right-of-ways, commercial businesses and private residences, and occasionally on top of ground storage tanks at a height of 30 feet.

Work is frequently in extreme weather and in wet/humid conditions. Occasionally may be subject to insect exposure and electrical shock. The noise level may be high.

THE CITY OF MAITLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE, FOR ANY POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS A MANDATORY POSITION OR A SPECIAL RISK POSITION UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, JOB APPLICANTS ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON SUCCESSFULLY PASSING A DRUG TEST. REFUSAL TO TAKE THE TEST, OR FAILURE TO PASS THE TEST ACCORDING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS, IS CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, IF YOU BECOME EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST AS REQUESTED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. YOUR REFUSAL, OR FAILURE TO PASS THE TEST ACCORDING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS, WILL RESULT IN YOUR TERMINATION.