Utility Systems Operator

Essential Functions

• Assist mechanics in the maintenance and repair of water production and wastewater treatment plants, potable water wells, pump stations, reclaimed water facilities and lift stations.
• Open and close trenches.
• Perform repair work on sewer and water mains, manholes, wet wells, valves and hydrants.
• Install, clean and service sanitary sewer connections and force mains.
• Install, clean and maintain wet wells and manholes.
• Install water and reuse service meters and transceiver units for customer connections.
• Install, inspect and service backflow devices.
• Install, replace or repair meters and valve boxes.
• Perform taps on water, reuse and force mains.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance at water plant, wastewater plant, lift stations, pump stations and wells.
• Repair and maintain tools and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist plant operators and other divisions when required.
• Perform hydrant flushing and testing of water distribution systems.
• Operate dump trucks, trucks and other heavy equipment, such as backhoe, mowers and large vehicles.
• Install and test well meters.
• Install and repair water lines.
• Absorb and replace lift station suction lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) years' experience in maintenance work and/or training.
• Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B.
• Water Distribution System Operator License Level OR Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Level C preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Three (3) through Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) and one (1) through Florida Blue (Blue Options Network).
• Dental Insurance: MetLife offers a PPO for individual and family coverage.
• Vision Insurance: The vision provider is Metlife. Two plans are offered, a standard plan and a high plan.
• Employer-Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance: The City of Port Orange offers 1x salary for Life and AD&D coverage for all general employees at no cost.
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC offers a variety of coverages for voluntary election, including critical illness, cancer, term life and whole life, and more.

Paid Time Off

• The City offers regular full-time employees generous annual paid time off (PTO), with time accruing monthly and 225 hours earned in the first year (prorated if less than 12 months employed).
• Time earned increases with service time.
• Paid Holidays: The City celebrates 13 paid holidays every year.