Utility Service Worker I

Job Description

This is semi-skilled manual work involving repair and maintenance of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure. An employee in this class participates in water and force main valve maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance, sewer backups, repair of water services and water mains, water meter and water meter box replacement, sewer inspection and all duties related to water and sewer maintenance. Work assignments are received in the form of general work orders, or received in detail as work progresses. Work is reviewed through observation of the quantity and quality of results attained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates hand held tools and utility repair equipment.

• Digging and refilling ditches.

• Water service and water main repair.

• Fire hydrant maintenance, repair and flow testing.

• Water and force main valve cycling.

• Lays pipe and assists in making water taps.

• Sewer manhole inspection.

• Sewer line repair.

• Sewer lateral televising and snaking clogged lines.

• Responds to and assists in emergency calls in the utility department.

• Participates in performing semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees around medians and lift stations.

• Site restoration and repair of sod, sidewalks, streets and asphalt patching.

• May operate such other construction as may from time to time be required, and transport men and materials. • Attends in-service training when required.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and practices used in water and sewer repair, ground maintenance and street maintenance.

• Principles and methods of operating the assigned equipment.

• Occupational hazards of the types of work performed, and of necessary precautions to be followed.

• Safety procedures in the use of tools and equipment.

Ability to:

• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.

• Perform manual work under hot and humid conditions.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, express ideas accurately, clearly and effectively.

• Perform work requiring strength and dexterity.

• Meet work schedule and attendance standards.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

• Respond to after-hours, weekend and holiday emergency calls.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure; possession of class 1, 2, 3 state certification licenses for water distribution and/or sewer collection preferred.

• Skilled in the operation of equipment for which hired or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid Florida Class B CDL or must obtain within 6-months of employment.

Full-time