Utility Mechanic I - Field Operations

About the role

The Utility Mechanic I-Field Operations assists the Crewleader, Utility Mechanic II, Supervisor II, and other maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and construction projects. They install, repair, and inspect water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related water/wastewater collections infrastructure. They also investigate and resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Aids in preventive maintenance and construction projects.
• Installs, repairs, and inspects water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Drives heavy trucks with trailers and other equipment used in underground utility-related work.
• Operates power saws, tapping machines, and line stop equipment.
• Maintains accurate written logs and records.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess the physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor.
• Possess basic to intermediate knowledge of water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, and fire hydrants, and the methods and procedures required to install, repair, and inspect related water/wastewater collections infrastructure.
• Read maps (print and GIS) and street guides so as to navigate around the City of Cocoa service area.
• Use common types of mechanical tools used in the repair and maintenance of utility infrastructure; this includes pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable open-end wrenches, and other related tools.
• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
• The appropriate ways to deal with the public sufficient to present a positive image of the Utilities Department and to successfully communicate with customers from all socio-economic levels.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
• Read water meters.
• Operate a personal computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
• Write legibly, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner.
• Basic skills in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate with two (2) years of previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "A" CDL driver's license or must obtain a Class "A" CDL driver license temporary permit issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles within 45 days of employment and successful licensure within 120 days of obtaining temporary permit. Required to be certified in CPR and First Aid, intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), work zone safety, confined space, and trenching/shoring (will be provided by the Utilities Department).