NEOGOV · 1 month ago
UTILITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - REGION SOUTH & ARV CREW
FL 32507, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $64K/yrEmerald Coast Utilities Authority is looking for a Utility Service Technician Trainee to join their Regional Services team. The role involves assisting senior technicians in the installation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems while undergoing a structured training program over 24 months.
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Responsibilities
Assists more senior technicians with the operation and maintenance of ECUA's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems
Assists with installation of water services including tapping the water main, installing the service tubing, and connecting the tubing to the meter box
Assists with the repair of water main breaks, water service leaks and water meters
Assists with emergency shut downs of the water system
Assists with the maintenance of water valves, fire hydrants, and water meters
Turns customers' water services on and off
Installs, replaces, and uses a computer to analyze and troubleshoot residential (AMR) water meters
Records meter readings for billing purposes
Assists with installation of sewer laterals from the main to the property line for residential customers
Assists with the repair and maintenance of gravity sewer mains, sewer force mains, customers' service laterals, force main valves, and air release valves (ARV)
Assists with the shutdown, bypass, and repair of damaged gravity and force mains
Uses a computer to utilize ECUA's electronic mapping system, and to send, receive, and close out electronic work orders
Assists with performance of utility locates with ground penetrating radar (GPR) and other equipment
Operates and maintains back-hoe, trencher, service truck, pumps, well-point systems and other equipment
Responds to customer complaints and makes contact with the customers
Uses laptop for Geographic Information System (GIS) and other software
Collects Global Positioning System (GPS) points on key components of infrastructure
Performs small restorations to roads, driveways, and sidewalks using asphalt and concrete
Fills holes with sand to prepare for restoration
Learns job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation in an on-the-job training setting
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 or older
Must respond to all emergency work call-outs beyond his or her assigned shift
Basic level of computer knowledge and skills
Possession of a current valid driver license
Possession of a State of Florida Level III Water Distribution License within 24 months from date of hire
Must obtain a Class A CDL with tanker within 24 months from date of hire
Must obtain certification in Management of Traffic (MOT) within twenty-four (24) months from date of hire
Must complete required training classes within 24 months of date of hire
Ability to perform assigned essential functions and duties within a 24-month structured training program
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information
Willingness to work outside during ALL extreme weather conditions such as Heat, Cold, Rain, Flood, Ice Storms, and even Hurricane conditions
Benefits
10 Paid Holidays
Annual and Sick Leave
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and Investment Plan options
Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-supplied Uniforms (for qualifying positions)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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