Utilities Service Worker

About the Department

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Makes major repairs to various types of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines to include laying and caulking pipe, cutting pipe, tapping mains and service lines, installing and setting meters, and flushing and evacuating clogged wastewater lines to maintain a high service level to customers.
2. Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water or reclaimed water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems in accordance with prescribed specifications and procedures.
3. Locates and marks location of water, reclaimed water and wastewater lines to prevent damage during construction and digging operations.
4. Performs repairs to water and wastewater treatment plants maintained by Putnam County under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor.
5. Performs the installation, maintenance or repair of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines and restores site to original condition when work is complete.
6. Cuts and threads pipe, installs and replaces water meters, meter boxes and covers.  Installs meters and regulators.
7. Keeps records of materials used on each job site.
8. Must be able to perform water meter readings when necessary.
9. Must be available to serve on emergency call duty if a situation should arise.
10. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to perform installations; check for leaks; repair as necessary.
2. Ability to operate equipment such as air hammers, boring machine, air compressors, pipe pushers, hand tools, pumps, torches, and drills to perform maintenance of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines.
3. Knowledge of methods and practices of modern water and /or wastewater treatment and operation procedures.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather conditions and high noise levels.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. 
2. Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water or reclaimed water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems.
3. Experience with the operation of equipment used in water and sewer.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
2. Class C operator's certification issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection in water or wastewater desired.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
2. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
3. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
4. Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
5. Reaching, climbing.
6. Walking, standing.
7. Driving.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works inside and outside with: solvents, electrical energy, uneven surfaces, in and with moving objects and equipment, heights (up to 50 feet).  Some of the work assignment will be in inclement weather.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)