Utility Worker

Skilled work repairing equipment related to lift station, wastewater, water and reuse systems. Performs work under general supervision.
 

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply.

 Primary Duties: These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. 

• Performs repairs and maintenance on lift station infrastructure including pumps, pipes and electrical panels.
• Installs and changes out water and reuse meters and cross connection devices.
• Performs routine maintenance on fire hydrants per AWWA and City standards.
• Flushes hydrants, exercises valves and performs pressure and flow tests of fire hydrants.
• Locate sewer, water and reuse mains.
• Performs repair and maintenance on laterals, mains and manholes.
• Installs water services, mains and sewer and reuse lines and repairs breaks.
• Performs ground maintenance, mows grassy areas and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, placing pipes, laying lines, and filling holes.
• Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial, water and wastewater processing equipment.
• Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, dump trucks, etc.
• Maintains telephone service/communications and may be placed on emergency call outs. May be required to work rotating shifts, on call duties and extended hours in emergency situations.
• Be able to read maps and as built plans.

 Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: 
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field. 

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Experience in water and wastewater fields desirable.
• Experience in performing heavy manual labor desirable.

 Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Obtains restricted Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 180 days from date of employment
• Obtains Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements  within one (1) year from date of employment
• Class "C" Collection certification within 2 years of employment
• Class "3" Distribution certification within 1 years of employment
• Certified in confined space entry preferred
• Certified in Trenching and Excavation preferred

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water and sewage pumps, motors and related equipment
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment use in the water and wastewater fields
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work alone with only general supervision and direction
• Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions
• Skill to use all standard mechanical tools, power tools and shop equipment

 Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions:

Essential Physical Functions
The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management. 
 
Continual light work and occasional heavy work. Requires frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending, good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination, good eyesight, hearing and speech, and regular driving of vehicle. This position must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to wear PPE.        
 
Environmental Conditions
Works outside that could be in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time and exposure to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery. Involves working with high voltage equipment, and heights and below ground.