City of Lauderhill
UTILITY SERVICE WORKER I
SALARY
$14.89 Hourly
LOCATION
Lauderhill, FL
JOB TYPE
Part TIme
JOB NUMBER
00034
DEPARTMENT
Utilities
OPENING DATE
08/16/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$14.89 Hourly
LOCATION
Lauderhill, FL
JOB TYPE
Part TIme
JOB NUMBER
00034
DEPARTMENT
Utilities
OPENING DATE
08/16/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
- Under regular supervision, installs, inspects, maintains and repairs the City water distribution system and wastewater systems, and related appurtenances. Observes all safety precautions as required. Performs related duties as directed.
Examples of Duties
- Inspects, cleans, maintains and repair water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and related equipment according to prescribed standards and codes.
- Performs a variety of technical and maintenance duties, including but not limited to installing, maintaining and repairing water mains; installing, maintaining and installing new services lines (water and sewer), fire hydrants, water meters and appurtenances, lubricates motors and equipment, replaces packing in pumps and valves and replaces wiring and bearings in motors and pumps.
- Locates valves in water mains prior to required repairs. Repairs valves, operates de-watering pumps and makes service taps.
- Excavates earth manually surrounding job-site prior to repairs and servicing as needed.
- Completes daily work orders of assigned task.
- Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools. Performs minor maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Investigates water usage; restores services as directed.
- Tests City water for Chlorine Levels.
- Maintains accurate records of work in progress and completed.
- Assists other utility crews as required.
- Responds to after-hours emergency calls, responds as a member of the severe weather/hurricane response crew.
- Notes and records any deficiencies of installations and appurtenances throughout utility system.
- Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including work orders, location reports, activity reports, mileage logs, etc.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as motorized vehicles, trailers, power tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, pumps, generators, pressure cleaner, valve exercising machines, torches, etc.
- Sets up Proper MOT for traffic control.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Utilities supervisors and employees, City employees, engineers, contractors and utility customers.
- Complies with all OSHA regulations, City policies and safety requirements.
Minimum Training and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least one (1) year previous experience in water or wastewater system maintenance; plumbing; utilities construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
Must be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire:- State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B"
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT Certification) - Basic
Must be obtained within two (2) years from date of hire:- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operator Class 3 License or a Florida Water and Pollutions Control Operators Association "Class C" Certification in Wastewater Collections
Marginal Functions
- While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as required.
- Employer
- City of Lauderhill
- Phone
-
954-730-3090
- Website
- http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov
- Address
-
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, Florida, 33313
- Employer
- City of Lauderhill
- Phone
- 954-730-3090
- Website
- http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov
- Address
-
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, Florida, 33313
- UTILITY SERVICE WORKER I Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you have a valid State of Florida CDL Class B License?
- * QUESTION 2
- If 'No', are you able to obtain within one (1) year of employment?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you have the Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification?
- * QUESTION 4
- If 'No', are you able to obtain within one (1) year of employment?
- QUESTION 5
- Please indicate of which certification you have obtained: (Check all that apply) *Please note: Must obtain within two years from date of hire
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you have at least one (1) year of previous experience in water or wastewater system maintenance; plumbing; utilities construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities? Please describe:
- * QUESTION 7
- Describe the level of experience you have in inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and repairing water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and related equipment according to prescribed standards and codes:
- * QUESTION 8
- Describe the level of experience you have in locating valves in water mains prior to required repairs; repairing valves, operating de-watering pumps and makes service taps:
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe the level of experience you have in excavating earth manually surrounding job-site prior to repairs and servicing as needed:
- * QUESTION 10
- Do you have experience in setting up Proper MOT for traffic control?
- * QUESTION 11
- Do you have experience in investigating water usage; restoring services as directed?
- * QUESTION 12
- Please indicate if you possess considerable knowledge and/or experience for the Utility Service Worker I position: (Check all that apply)
- * Required Question