Senior Utilities Service Worker - Jensen Beach, United States - Martin County, FL

Description

Salary : $37, $61,799.00 Annually

Location : 3100 NW Hillman Dr, Jensen Beach FL 34957

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01879

Department: Utilities and Solid Waste

Division: Maintenance - Water

Opening Date: 05/02/2024

Closing Date: 5/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

SUMMARY

Skilled in performing a variety of tasks to include constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing water distribution systems and/or storm drainage systems lines/mains and to operate related equipment. Servicing water and wastewater meters and provide customer service.

This position may require you to have a take-home vehicle for purposes of responding to departmental emergency situations. An employee is covered under the County's auto insurance policy when operating the vehicle in the scope of his or her employment. Employees are encouraged to purchase a rider of endorsement to their personal automobile policy to provide coverage for operating a County vehicle for personal use including driving to and from work.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AMD ABILITIES

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Perform manual work involving construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of wastewater systems and/or water distribution systems to maintain integrity of the water system and to maintain quality and sufficient pressure of water provided to customers.

Perform work orders involving new account setup, account terminations, and installations.

Responds to customer complaints and work orders involving high bills, low water pressure, water leaks, complaints of flooding, sink holes, clogged inlets, or other situations; investigates problems/complaints, identifies location of problems, and initiates necessary repairs; reports problems to supervisor.

Perform various tasks associated with water utility construction/maintenance projects as assigned, which may include repair of washouts, swales, removing debris from inlets and control structures, laying sod, maintaining pump stations, locating water mains and meter boxes, repairing water main breaks, tapping water mains, cutting pipes, reading water meters, repairing/maintaining fire hydrants, flushing hydrants, painting hydrants, repairing/maintaining valves, removing/patching concrete/asphalt, cleaning out meter boxes, pumping water from meter boxes, maintaining pumps/saws, removing pest/rodents from, meter areas, trimming/pruning shrubs/trees around meter boxes, cutting grass, digging/removing dirt/debris from meter boxes, digging ditches/trenches, compacting soil, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, or setting up traffic/safety barricades/cones in work zones.

May perform illustrative duties required in the Utilities Service Worker description.

Monitor water quality (color, odor, bacteria, chlorine) through routine dead-end flushing and sampling.

Polices water system to ensure its integrity is not breached, i.e., illegal connection, unannounced construction on or near water lines, etc.

Monitors irrigation usage to ensure that County Ordinance #413, pertaining to water conservation, is adhered to by residents.

Responds to stoppage calls.

Reads blueprints and as-built drawing to locate and verify pipe sizing for water and wastewater lines and manholes.

Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools used in department projects/activities, which may include a utility truck, bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamper/compactor, tap machine, metal detector, handheld computerized meter reading device, meter tester, valve key, air compressor, pneumatic tools, generator, pump, saw, snap cutter, chipping hammer, power tools, shovel, yard /hand tools plumbing tools, mechanic tools, or radio communications equipment.

Transports, leads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects or at work sites.

Perform general maintenance tasks which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Monitor inventory of division equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.

Follow safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, the public and other individuals.

Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, service/work orders, time sheets, overtime logs, or other documents.

Maintain records of work orders and other documentation.

Communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; records/replays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.

Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, customers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Provide response to after-hours calls or to emergency situations.

Performs work related to this job description as required, and assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of the effective operation of equipment as required for the position.

Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.

Knowledge of different types of pipes and repair clamps.

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions related to construction and maintenance operations including reading blueprints.

Ability to work effectively without close supervision and to make decisions where applicable, pertaining to work problems.

Ability to provide information and answer customers' questions in an effective and courteous manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years' experience in the maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems (depending on area of assignment).

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Must possess Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT / EEO STATEMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

Adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, or animals/wildlife.
ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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EEO STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Florida Blue - Blue Options Medial Plan & PPO Dental:

-Employee only $ pay periods)
-Employee Family $ pay periods)

The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Annual Funding:

-Employee only $470 (employer funded)
-Employee Family $940 (employer funded)

Additional Insurance Plans:

Vision
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Aflac
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits:

12 - Paid Holiday's annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)

01

If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.

• Yes, claiming veterans preference.
• No, not claiming veterans preference.

02

Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list the highest education you possess:

• Less than High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree or higher

04

**Please indicate your years of relevant experience:

• No experience
• Some experience to two (2) years of experience
• Between two (2) to four (4) years of experience
• Between four (4) to six (6) years of experience
• Between six (6) to eight (8) years of experience
• More than 8 years of experience

05

Please select the driver's license you possess:

• I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "A" (this includes permits).
• I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "B" (this includes permits).
• I currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License Class "E" (this includes permits).
• I do not possess any driver's license

Required Question