NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Utilities Technician (I, II, or III) - Water Distribution
NEOGOV is part of the City of Naples, focusing on public works and water distribution. They are seeking a Utilities Technician to perform installation, repair, and maintenance work in the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems, gaining skills primarily through on-the-job training.
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Responsibilities
Assists in conducting various repairs for distribution and collection systems of the City, such as leaks, main breaks, manholes, faulty valves, broken fire hydrants
Assists in the inspection and maintenance of stormwater pump stations; checks overall condition of pump station facilities and checks condition of electric pump motors, oil levels, batteries, back-up generator and diesel fuel tank levels; conditions of grit remover/debris screens; schedules solid waste truck to pick up dumpster holding leaves and other debris; removes any animals (live or dead) that are found in wells
Performs manual excavation duties such as digging tunnels, channels, and work spaces
Locates, inspects and cleans stormwater structures, catch basins, junction boxes, check valves, trench drains, manholes, culverts, grates, canals, ditches and swales; checks for leaking joints, cracks, and holes in pipes and drainage inlets; flushes lines in correcting water/wastewater stoppages and blockages in mains; checks water levels in pump station facilities; cleans floating debris in pump stations; checks for illegal connections and hazardous materials; installs and maintains check valves on lake/bay outfalls; and investigates sinkholes and repairs as necessary
Installs, repairs, locates and/or replaces water taps, water meters, meter boxes, lines, valves, backflow preventers, flow test hydrants, relief valves, manholes, laterals and related devices
Ensures the safe operating conditions on work sites by setting barricades, cones, and signs, and monitoring and directing traffic
Responds to drainage issues immediately following storm events, such as heavy rain events, tropical storms and hurricanes; un-clogs pipes and stormwater inlets; removes fallen trees, branches and debris from roadways and reports major situations back to Stormwater Operations Supervisor for attention
Restores/maintains work sites, by resurfacing roadways, compacting fill, and performing sod, soil and plant restoration
Performs pre-inspection and post inspection on all vehicles, equipment, and/or machinery operated; maintains inspection log
Operates a variety of large and small equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains truck, tractors, pipeline video equipment, vacuum truck (Vac-Truck) and jet nozzles, jack hammers, concrete saws, chain saws, compactors, concrete sprayers, jet machines, tapping machines, winch cranes, shovels, rakes, trowels, manual and skill saws, brooms, pipe cutters and other equipment as necessary
Observes safe and proper operating procedures when operating trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools, in accordance with established and prescribed standards
Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of assigned trucks, equipment, machinery, and/or tools to maintain safe and proper operating condition
Paints identification marks on meter boxes, valve boxes, pipes, roads, and curbs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license, Class 'E', with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards
1 year of Water Distribution experience for Utilities Technician II
(FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution Level III for Utilities Technician II
3 years of Water Distribution experience for Utilities Technician III
(FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution Level II for Utilities Technician III
Benefits
The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it's employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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