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Job Description

Essential Functions

• Assigns and supervises the work of semiskilled and/or skilled workers and equipment operators and participates in the inspection, installation, repair and/or replacement, maintenance, and construction of water and sewer lines, lift station appurtenances, and related facilities;
• Performs or assists in performing more difficult repairs and maintenance tasks;
• Assists in the issuance of Precautionary Boil Water Orders by compiling and communicating all required information;
• Inform residents and customers of precautionary boil water notices;
• Makes line taps;
• Installs, replaces, and removes water meters - makes bores under roadway;
• Reads utility plans and atlases.
• Locates water and sewer mains;
• Locates and raises meters and valves;
• Reviews sewer videos for infiltration, blockages, deflections, breaks, and lateral information;
• Reads meters and gauges;
• Televises sewer lines and documents information;
• Repairs and maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment;
• Completes work order documentation in a timely manner.
• Conducts and documents fire hydrant flushing;
• Dislodge sewer line blockages;
• Installs backflow prevention devices;
• Pulls pumps and replaces seals and impellers;
• Performs confined space entry;
• Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site;
• Trains and instructs staff;
• May operate trucks, backhoes, vactors, tapping machines, TV line equipment, and other equipment in connection with essential functions and related tasks;
• Ensures vehicles are stocked with tools and inventory items;
• May be required to work overtime and/or be on call;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, repair, and construction of water and sewer lines
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
• The repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of lift stations
• Preventative maintenance and the use and safe operation of trade tools

Skilled in:

• The use the specialized tools and operate equipment related to water, sewer, and lift station repair and maintenance
• Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences, interpreting diagrams such as technical drawings or schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Time management - efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and allocating time for duties.
• Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Problem solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Complete assigned tasks and duties independently or with limited hands-on oversight
• Effectively exchange or share information, both verbally and non-verbally, in a clear, focused, and easy to understand way.
• Perform semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under adverse conditions.
• Assign daily tasks and projects within work group; supervise and support the work of others
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed.
• Wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift stations.
• FDEP approved Water Distribution System Operator License, Level 3
• Wastewater Collection C Certification
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no more than six points in the last three (3) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verifications
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers’ Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.