Utility Service Worker III (Full Time) Job at City of Lauderhill
City of Lauderhill Lauderhill, FL 33313
$43,350 - $74,144 a year
Description
Under limited supervision, coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in the Utilities Department's underground maintenance and construction projects. Ensures thorough and efficient completion of assignments and reviews work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy. Performs related duties as directed.
Examples of Duties
- Visits sites where emergency situations may exist; checks on type of emergency conditions, the responsible party, and corrective actions needed.
- Informs other City departments or agencies of conditions that exist that need corrective measures; schedules crews to make conditions safe until corrective measures can be made.
- Responds to after-hours emergency calls, responds as a member of the severe weather/hurricane response crew.
- Receives reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including purchase requisitions (utilizing the City's computerized purchase order system), daily schedules, work orders, construction drawings, zoning maps, monthly reports, daily log, etc.
- Purchases equipment and supplies adhering to the City's Purchasing Policy.
- Tests City water for Chlorine Levels.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as motorized vehicles, backhoe, front-loader, valve exercise machine, compactor, vactor, power tools, hand tools, telephone, two-way radio, and computer and utilizes the City's work order management system to track work performed by staff.
- Locates valves throughout the city using the City G.I.S. mapping program.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as City supervisors and employees, engineers, contractors and utility customers.
- Complies with all OSHA regulations, City policies and safety requirements.
- Ensures that fellow co-workers are employing appropriate safety measures and are in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Minimum Training and Experience
High school diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible 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. Experience operating backhoe and installing water main pipe is preferred.
Special Requirements
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid State of Florida CDL "B" Driver's License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
- Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT Certification) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operator Class 2 License or a Florida Water and Pollutions Control Operators Association "Class B" Certification in Wastewater Collections
Must obtain within one (1) year from date of hire:
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) – Intermediate
- Confined Space Entry Certificate
Must obtain within two (2) years from date of hire:
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operator Class 1 License or a Florida Water and Pollutions Control Operators Association "Class A" Certification in Wastewater Collections
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
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.
Assists with inventories.
Performs minor office functions such as answering phones and copying.
Performs related duties as required.
Assists with inventories.
Performs minor office functions such as answering phones and copying.
Performs related duties as required.
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