Utilities Service Worker II Job in Stuart 34996, Florida US
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Our client is seeking a Utilities Service Worker II in Stuart, FL.
Earn $10.01 per hour at this full-time, temporary position.
HOURS:
- Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Skilled in performing a variety of tasks to include constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing water distribution systems and/or storm drainage systems lines/mains and to operate related equipment. Servicing water and wastewater meters, and provide customer service.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:
- Perform manual work involving construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of wastewater systems and/or water distribution systems to maintain integrity of the water system and to maintain quality and sufficient pressure of water provided to customers.
- Perform work orders involving new account setup, account terminations, and installations.
- Responds to customer complaints and work orders involving high bills, low water pressure, water
leaks, complaints of flooding, sink holes, clogged inlets, or other situations. - Investigates problems/complaints, identifies location of problems, and initiates necessary repairs.
- Reports problems to supervisor.
- Perform various tasks associated with water utility construction/maintenance projects as assigned, which may include repair of washouts, swales, removing debris from inlets and control structures, laying sod, maintaining pump stations, locating water mains and meter boxes, repairing water main breaks, tapping water mains, cutting pipes, reading water meters, repairing/maintaining fire hydrants, flushing hydrants, painting hydrants, repairing/maintaining valves, removing/patching concrete/asphalt, cleaning out meter boxes, pumping water from meter boxes, maintaining pumps/saws, removing pest/rodents from, meter areas, trimming/pruning shrubs/trees around meter boxes, cutting grass, digging/removing dirt/debris
from meter boxes, digging ditches/trenches,compacting soil, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, or setting up traffic/safety barricades/cones in work zones. - May perform illustrative duties required in the Utilities Service Technician I job description.
- Monitor water quality (color, odor, bacteria, chlorine) through routine dead end flushing and sampling.
- Polices water system to ensure its integrity is not breached, i.e., illegal connection, unannounced construction on or near water lines, etc.
- Monitors irrigation usage to ensure that County Ordinance #413, pertaining to water conservation, is adhered to by residents.
- Responds to stoppage calls.
- Reads blueprints and as-built drawing to locate and verify pipe sizing for water and wastewater lines and manholes.
- Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools used in department projects/activities, which may include a utility truck, bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamper/compactor, tap machine, metal detector, handheld computerized meter reading device, meter tester, valve key, air compressor, pneumatic tools, generator, pump, saw, snap cutter, chipping hammer, power tools, shovel, yard/hand tools plumbing tools, mechanic tools, or radio communications equipment.
- Transports, leads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects or at work sites.
- Perform general maintenance tasks which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
- Monitor inventory of division equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
- Follow safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, the public and other individuals.
- Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, service/work orders, time sheets, overtime logs, or other documents. Maintain records of work orders and other documentation.
- Communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; records/replays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
- Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, customers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
- Provide response to after-hours calls or to emergency situations.
- Performs other related duties as required, and assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
- The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
- Other duties may be required and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the effective operation of equipment as required for the position.
- Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
- Knowledge of different types of pipes and repair clamps.
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions related to construction and maintenance operations including reading blueprints.
- Ability to work effectively without close supervision and to make decisions where applicable, pertaining to work problems.
- Ability to provide information and answer customers' questions in an effective and courteous manner.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic haads, bright/dim light, toxic agents, or animal/wildlife.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Two (2) years of related experience and must possess or obtain one "C" Water Distribution Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment, and a "C" Wastewater Collection Certification within twenty-four (24) months. Failure to obtain Certification(s) may result in termination.
- Must posses a valid Class "B" Florida CDL license, and MOT Certification within twelve (12) months.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- CareersUSA - National Accounts
- Fx: 561-997-2929
- E-mail: vip@careersusa.com
March 6, 2007
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