Water Distribution Lead - Utility Systems Dept.

About the role

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. The position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action;
• Buils strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust;
• Provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Provides “on-site” supervision during the following operation or maintenance activities that may affect water quality of quantity:
• Tapping, depressurizing/dewatering, or disinfecting existing water mains;
• Variated maintenance and construction activities to the Utility water distribution systems;
• Tapping water mains to be used for service lines;
• Maintenance on exposed mains (remove pipe, maintain valves);
• Transfer back to front (switch from main behind house to main in front);
• Re-route service lines;
• Install new services;
• Small distribution main repair (valve, clamp replacement);
• Cut-ins/tie-ins;
• Install/relocate a fire hydrant;
• Transmission main repair;
• Install line stop;
• Set up and install service saddles and valves in water main.
• Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of individuals engaged in the various maintenance, construction and repair activities including, but not limited to water utility mains, and residential water services.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet schedules, using knowledge of the capabilities of workers and equipment.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• May be required to operate heavy equipment in the performance of the jobs.
• May be required to work on a crew, if needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on City-owned property (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.).
• Makes inspections to ascertain working conditions, materials needed, and other information relative to the project.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving problems.
• Maintains time and material records and provide monthly reports to division supervisor.
• May require being on the twenty-four (24) hour emergency on-call schedule.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in utility systems maintenance and construction is preferred.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
• A Water Distribution System Operator Level 3 license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is required.
• A valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License - Class “A” with “N” tanker endorsement and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in public utility construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the effective operation and use of heavy and light maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of safety rules and safe operating procedures.
• Knowledge of routine grounds keeping maintenance.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties (mower, weed-eater, lopper, chain saw, etc.).
• Ability to plan and assign the work of individuals engaged in a variety of maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Assist with adjusting work procedures to meet schedules using knowledge of the capabilities of workers and equipment.
• Responds to residential customer questions and concerns.

Skills

• Ability to plan and assign the work of individuals engaged in a variety of maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Assist with adjusting work procedures to meet schedules using knowledge of the capabilities of workers and equipment.
• Responds to residential customer questions and concerns.

Benefits

The City of Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offered by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.

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