Utility Mechanic I (Field)

About the role

This is skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work in underground water/wastewater collection and distribution systems. An employee in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in the performance of a variety of assignments of routine difficulty involving repair and maintenance of municipal water/wastewater collection and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates various classes of vehicles including large trucks (with or without a trailer), dump trucks, forklifts, generators, pumps, bobcats, and other standard motorized maintenance and other construction equipment as necessary.
• Keeps all equipment and vehicles clean and in proper working order and identifies any damage or repair needs.
• Organizes, tracks, and properly documents work performed in the field and updates the supervisor on system status.
• Ensures work is clean and work sites are tidy in accordance with supervisor expectations.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are inspected and in proper working order.
• Observes and monitors semi-skilled and unskilled work assignments, as required.
• Performs manual labor requiring knowledge in specialized disciplines of facilities and field maintenance and construction work.
• Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment for assigned crews.
• Orients, guides and trains subordinate technical personnel in proper procedures and safe methods for performing work assignments.
• Performs general preventive maintenance of water, reuse, and wastewater facilities, infrastructure and appurtenance.
• Installs, repairs, and services pressurized systems.
• May be required to provide support and assistance to the Field - wastewater or inflow and infiltration division.
• Reads atlases, schematics, maps and assists in the locate and maintenance of pipe and valves, as necessary.
• Identifies and reports discrepancies in the GIS atlas based on field investigations.
• Follows safe excavation practices and safety measures and complies with safety requirements.
• Prepares accurate and complete daily documents for work performed, daily vehicle inspection checklists, and up-to-date work order information as necessary to depict the work performed and any additional work requirements not identified on the work order.
• Uses printed work orders, electronic work orders, and/or verbal work orders to complete assigned tasks and jobs.
• Assists in troubleshooting water, wastewater, and reuse systems and equipment.
• Completes necessary water distribution and fire flow tasks and documents to provide Insurance Services Office (ISO) system information to the Fire Department as necessary.
• Routinely flushes or assists in the flushing of the water or reuse distribution system.
• Troubleshoots water, wastewater, and reuse systems and equipment.
• Sets up adequate maintenance of traffic (MOT) controls when work in the rights-of-way is required.
• Notifies and advises the supervisor and the crew “leader” when equipment may need to be replaced or repaired.
• Attends mandatory safety training.
• Assists in the installation of hydrants, new water meters and meter boxes, raise or lower meter boxes, repairs shut off valves, and sanitary pipes.
• Aids in resolving service line leaks and may respond to customer complaints.
• Maintains semi-skilled and unskilled staff and labor engaged in the performance of maintenance, repair, and adjustments to utility system infrastructure and appurtenances.
• Supports others to ensure that work is completed in a proper and complete manner.
• Responsible for the proper completion of crew field assignments and activities, when participating as part of the crew and in the absence of the skilled laborer or the supervisor.
• Aids in the identification and correction of complex causes of system failures; assists in the preparation of sketches for system layouts and installation and communicates needs in written form.
• Provides support during emergency response activities.
• Participates in a mandatory stand-by rotation as scheduled by the Field Operations Supervisor or designee.
• Ensures compliance with material and equipment inventory tracking policies and requirements.
• Performs general manual labor work, documents information, and performs routine tasks as requested and required.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma. Proof of highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application.
• Basic fulltime paid experience involving preventative maintenance and repair to utility related equipment, piping, valves, hydrants and meters in a utility distribution and/or collection system; OR one (1) full year permanent status as a City of Sunrise Serviceperson.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual labor and operation of heavy machinery, such as backhoe and bobcat.
• Possession of a valid Florida C.D.L. Class B with endorsements for air brakes with an acceptable driving record.
• Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP in Maintenance of distribution systems, preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by DOT 49 C.F.R. Part 382.
• Physical Requirements: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices. Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools. Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet. Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction. Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances, blood borne pathogens. If applicable: Perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Special Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

Benefits Package Summary

General Employee hired on or after 10/01/23: City-Paid Medical Benefits Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage. Life Insurance: $30,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral Retirement Employee Contribution = 8% Vesting = 10 Years Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000. Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually Longevity Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following: Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit* 10 Years 2.5% 15 Years 2.5% 20 Years 5.0% Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay Paid Holidays Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: New Year’s Day Martin Luthe