Utility Maintenance I or II

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in connection with the maintenance of Stormwater delivery system and wastewater collection system.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• On a rotating basis, all department employees will be required to be on-call.
• Assist with the cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, tapping, cleaning and flushing water mains, pipe, gate valves and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants;
• Assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, trench digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Repair stormwater and wastewater lines, respond to wastewater backups, broken mains, lift station issues, storm drainage backups, asphalt repairs, concrete repair, and re-sod construction areas when work is completed.
• Install, perform routine maintenance, and repair stormwater and wastewater lines, streets, sidewalks, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle in performance of daily assigned tasks.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Mow, edge, rake, weed, blow, shovel, trim, and clean areas maintained by the Utilities Department, to include maintenance of sidewalks, roadways, lift stations, bridges, storm drain inlets, manholes, grates, and gutters.
• Open and close the facility and lock and unlock facilities as directed.
• Ensure that proper apparatus, equipment, and supplies required for assigned tasks are available and in proper and safe working order.
• Inspect and perform preventative and corrective maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, and other work assignments.
• Inform the Crew Chief of all work-related issues and problems that may affect and/or improve the operation of the water department.
• Strive to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and management, as necessitated by the nature of the work.
• Prepare before and clean up after a natural disaster; may be placed on standby status prior to a declared emergency.
• Attends periodic job specific training sessions, workshops, and conferences as required.

Requirements

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High school graduation or completion of GED.
• Plus two (2) years’ experience in stormwater/wastewater services.
• May require work on the computer for Lift station monitoring, work orders and training.
• Responsible for knowing and applying policies, procedures and all safe work practices.
• Perform all duties in conformance with established and appropriate safety and security standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all work tools, equipment and vehicles assigned within the utilities division.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and adhere to all established department, division, and town policies and procedures.
• Able to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins within a reasonable amount of time while on call.
• Able to comply with work schedules and maintain a satisfactory safety and attendance record.
• Able to perform all tasks of Utilities Maintenance I or II, as classified.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Class C Wastewater license within 18 months of hire.