What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Utility Field Technician position at City of Hollywood, Florida?
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JOB SUMMARY:
This is skilled and limited supervisory work in the installation and repair of a municipal underground utilities system. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising and participating in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in locating, installing, and maintaining water distribution, wastewater collection, and/or stormwater collection and reuse lines and attendant devices. Work requires the installation of meters, repair of fire hydrants, location and repair of leaks and cracks in lines. Duties involve exposure to unsanitary wastes and occasional adverse weather conditions along with operation and preventive maintenance of all equipment related to the repair, maintenance and construction of the Underground Utilities systems. Supervision is exercised over unskilled and semi-skilled employees. Work assignment may involve any Underground Utilities program discipline, or area, with specific instructions received from a Utility Operations Supervisor who evaluates work in progress and upon completion.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises and participates in repairing water mains, new service branches and fire hydrants.
- Supervises and participates in internal repair of leaking wastewater lines; locates valves and leaks so that repairs can be made.
- Supervises and participates in maintenance and repair of stormwater pumping stations.
- Supervises and participates in maintenance and repair of reuse lines and attendant devices.
- Flushes repaired lines to ensure clean water flow; tests water pressure; chlorinates repaired lines in emergency situations.
- Ensures that locations of underground cables and lines are received and disseminated prior to excavation and takes necessary precautions to avoid damage.
- Directs employees in proper and safe operating methods.
- Maintains time and materials records.
- Operates hand-held and heavy motorized equipment used in excavation and motor vehicles used in transport, i.e. backhoes, loaders, jet vactors, trucks, light cranes, forklifts, pumps.
- Supervises, inspects and televises sewer lines for defects and records findings.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this job description only.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.
Required:
High School or GED equivalent plus three (3) years' experience in the maintenance or construction of underground utility systems (Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and/or Stormwater Collection specifically).
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator's license
- Valid State of Florida Commercial Drivers License: with a class "B" / tanker endorsement
- Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of materials and techniques used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a municipal underground utility system including water/wastewater/stormwater/reuse.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trades, and those involved in trenching and confined spaces.
- Knowledge of the principles of operation of pumps, motors and related mechanized equipment.
- Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Skill in the use of hand tools.
- Ability to supervise a group of subordinates in a manner conducive of full performance and high morale.
- Ability to instruct subordinates in the use of pipe fitting and related tools and equipment through on-the-job training.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow employees and superiors
- Ability to read and interpret utility profiles, utility service and general maps, and rough construction sketches.
- Ability to locate leaks, stoppages and malfunctions in underground utility system lines and related equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
Salary : $25 - $38
