Utilities Service Worker - East Palatka Florida

Company: Putnam County, FL BOCC
Location: East Palatka, Florida
Posted On: 04/21/2024

Salary : $29,250.00 Annually

Location : 223 Putnam County Boulevard - East Palatka, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-023

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 03/12/2024

General Description

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Distribution/Collection System Supervisor, Utilities Lead Service Worker, or designee. The position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water/reclaimed water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems to include the installation, maintenance and repair of valves, meters, pumps and associated equipment.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Makes major repairs to various types of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines to include laying and caulking pipe, cutting pipe, tapping mains and service lines, installing and setting meters, and flushing and evacuating clogged wastewater lines to maintain a high service level to customers.
2. Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of valves, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water or reclaimed water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems in accordance with prescribed specifications and procedures.
3. Locates and marks location of water, reclaimed water and wastewater lines to prevent damage during construction and digging operations.
4. Performs repairs to water and wastewater treatment plants maintained by Putnam County under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor.
5. Performs the installation, maintenance or repair of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines and restores site to original condition when work is complete.
6. Cuts and threads pipe, installs and replaces water meters, meter boxes and covers. Installs meters and regulators.
7. Keeps records of materials used on each job site.
8. Must be able to perform water meter readings when necessary.
9. Must be available to serve on emergency call duty if a situation should arise.
10. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to perform installations; check for leaks; repair as necessary.
2. Ability to operate equipment such as air hammers, boring machine, air compressors, pipe pushers, hand tools, pumps, torches, and drills to perform maintenance of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines.
3. Knowledge of methods and practices of modern water and /or wastewater treatment and operation procedures.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather conditions and high noise levels.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
2. Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water or reclaimed water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems.
3. Experience with the operation of equipment used in water and sewer.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
2. Class C operator's certification issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection in water or wastewater desired.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
2. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
3. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
4. Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
5. Reaching, climbing.
6. Walking, standing.
7. Driving.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works inside and outside with: solvents, electrical energy, uneven surfaces, in and with moving objects and equipment, heights (up to 50 feet). Some of the work assignment will be in inclement weather.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:

CORE BENEFITS
--- Medical/Health Insurance
--- Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)
--- Dental Insurance
--- Vision Insurance
--- Florida Retirement System
--- Employee Assistance Program

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
--- Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
--- Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)
--- Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.
--- Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.

HOLIDAYS are as follows:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)

ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

OTHER BENEFITS
Bereavement Leave
Cost Saving Incentive Program
Employee of the Quarter Program
Jury Duty Pay More...

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