Maintenance Serviceman, Water/Sewer

Job Summary
Maintains and repairs lift stations, the sewer collection system and water lines, meters and valves.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Monitors and maintains lift station control panels, pumps, valves and wet wells.

• Locates buried lines for contractors.

• Connects water and sewer lines to mains.

• Inspects construction of new sewers and manholes to ensure conformance with specifications.

• Cleans sewer lines and lift stations, repairing broken sewer lines, and replacing worn and damaged parts.

• Repairs breaks in water and sewer lines.

• Operates and repairs equipment such as backhoe, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment used in the repair and maintenance of sewers.

• Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED required; completion of wastewater collection short course school; and five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have excellent written and oral skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the public, supervisors, commissioners, staff, and other City employees. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required. Minimum of state “C” collections Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Considerable independent judgment and discretion is involved when representing the City in communications with the public and employees.

• Must have supervisory skills.

• Must know how to operate boom truck and electrical test equipment.

• Must have mechanical skills in specific area of responsibilities.

• Capable of continuous physical activities including but not limited to prioritizing work tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

• Capable of meeting deadlines.

• Must be familiar with the operation of various hand tools, chain saw, clipper stick, climbing hooks, hydraulic saw and drill, line truck, and book truck.

• Must live within one mile of the city limits.

• Must be available to be on call after working hours, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those must be met by any 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Clewiston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Clewiston provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Clewiston, FL 33440 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clewiston, FL 33440: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person