Utilities Technician I,II,III,IV

TECHNICIAN I - PAY GRADE B01 (Salary Range: $36,421 - $60,094):  

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of general construction or other manual labor-intensive experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain Trenching and Shoring Certification, Forklift Certification, and Confined Space Entry Certification within 24 months of hire (City provided). 

Licenses/Certifications must be kept current while in this classification.  

TECHNICIAN II - PAY GRADE B02 (Salary Range: $38,242 - $63,099):  

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of general construction or other manual labor-intensive experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain Trenching and Shoring Certification, IMOT Certification, Forklift Certification, Energy Isolation (Lock out/Tag out) Certification, and Confined Space Entry Certification within 24 months of hire (City provided).

When assigned to Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operators Class III License. 

When assigned to Wastewater Collections or Wastewater Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Class “C” Certification. 

Note: Utilities Technicians assigned to the Treatment Plants may substitute a FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level “III” certification for the required FDEP/FWPCOA licenses/certifications.  

Licenses/Certifications must be kept current while in this classification.

TECHNICIAN III - PAY GRADE B03 (Salary Range: $40,154 - $66,254):  

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of general construction or other manual labor-intensive experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain Trenching and Shoring Certification, IMOT Intermediate Certification, Forklift Certification, Confined Space Entry Certification, Energy Isolation (Lock out/Tag out) Certification and OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification within 24 months of hire (City provided).

When assigned to Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution System Operators Class II License.

When assigned to Wastewater Collections or Wastewater Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Class “B” Certification. 

Note: Utilities Technicians assigned to the Treatment Plants may substitute a FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level “II” certification for the required FDEP/FWPCOA licenses/certifications.  

Licenses/Certifications must be kept current while in this classification. 

 TECHNICIAN IV - PAY GRADE B04 (Salary Range: $42,162 - $69,567):  

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of general construction or other manual labor-intensive experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must possess or obtain Trenching and Shoring Certification, IMOT Intermediate Certification, Forklift Certification, Confined Space Entry Certification, Energy Isolation (Lock out/Tag out) Certification, and OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification within 24 months of hire (City provided). Must possess or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 24 months of hire.

When assigned to Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution System Operators Class I License.

When assigned to Wastewater Collections or Wastewater Treatment Plants: Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Class “A” Certification. 

Note: Utilities Technicians assigned to the Treatment Plants may substitute an OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification for the required FDEP/FWPCOA licenses/certifications.  

Licenses/Certifications must be kept current while in this classification. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Code 1: Essential employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under general supervision, working independently or in teams, may perform work installing, repairing and replacing water and sewer lines and associated fixtures, and appurtenances. Work involves installing water and sewer lines, mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, air release valves, and meters; and maintaining and repairing such fixtures. Installing, testing, and repairing backflow prevention assemblies. The employee is also responsible for inspecting water and sewer lines, including searching for leaks and measuring flow; and locating lines and fixtures for contractors, other City departments, etc. May be required to work on holidays and weekends. Employee is required to use tact and courtesy when dealing with the citizens and employees. Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper completion of work assignments. Reports to assigned Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Installs, maintains and repairs water and wastewater lines, mains, manholes, valves, and hydrants; installs and replaces water meters; bores under roads to install pipes.

Inspects water and wastewater collection lines, utilizing flow measuring, closed-circuit television, and smoke testing equipment to identify and locate leaks.

Operates motorized equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, trenching machines, boring machines, hydro hammers, high-pressure jet cleaners, lawnmowers, chain saws, demolition saws, weed eaters, and other equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and associated fixtures.

Locates sewer lines, taps, meters, manholes, and various other fixtures using metal detection devices, maps, plats, and diagrams, as requested by contractors, utility work crews, and other individuals.

Responds to customer complaints or inquiries, explaining departmental rules, regulations, and procedures, and seeking to resolve disputes; tests meters for customers with excessive bills, as requested; inspects water lines and taps for the source of reported leaks and/or water loss. Investigates reports of sinkholes or overflows relating to the sanitary sewer system.

Flushes, flow tests, collect water samples and troubleshoots the water system to maintain adequate water quality and pressure in the distribution system.

May be required to install, test, and repair backflow prevention assemblies.

Activates and deactivates utility connections as appropriate.

May be required to operate the Vac-Con unit to clean gravity sewer lines, lift stations, valve pits, or other designated structures within the City of Palm Bay.

May be required to operate Closed Circuit Television Inspection system, recording data and noting damage and reporting to appropriate Supervisory Personnel.

Installs Cured in Place Repairs (CIPR) in sanitary sewer system gravity lines.

Performs various duties relating to surface restoration after excavation including, forming & pouring concrete driveways, sidewalks, curbing, or similar. Establishing road base and achieving appropriate density through compaction, laying asphalt, sod, or other required surface restoration materials.

Maintains logs and records of maintenance and repair work performed, and of supplies and materials requisitioned and consumed.

Performs data entry to input pertinent information into the computer network system.   Periodically checks inboxes, including email, CMMS work order, or others as assigned.

May be required to generate various computer reports and/or work orders.

May be required to track various reports on a monthly, or as-needed basis, and report data or results to the supervisor or designee.

Accesses various computer systems for customer information, utility line locates, inspections, and permits.

Performs and/or oversees operations and maintenance activities as required of a Licensed Water Distribution System Operator, depending upon the area of assignment.

Complies with the requirements of the Utilities Department Health and Safety Program.

Provides guidance and instruction to less knowledgeable staff. 

Maintains equipment and vehicles in organized and properly working, safe condition.  

Reports all deficiencies to designated Supervisory Personnel promptly.

May be assigned to shift work.  May be required to work weekends and holidays. 

Must participate in the rotational on-call to respond to emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Salary : $36,421 - $60,094