NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Utility Specialist II - Water Distribution
Naples, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.18/hr - $35.49/hr
1+ years expCollier County is dedicated to being an employer of choice, providing long-term career opportunities. The Utility Specialist II - Water Distribution will perform various maintenance tasks related to water utilities, including repairs, inspections, and equipment operation, while also responding to emergency calls.
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Responsibilities
Performs various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; locates service connections and breaks; installs, repairs, or replaces valves; disassembles, maintains and paints pumps, motors, pipes, and hydrants; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; assembles and repairs backflow devices; assembles bacteriological sample stations; conducts cross-connection control inspections of customers; repairs or replaces sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves
Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for oncall duty; repairs main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines need to request location of utility services; flushes systems after repairs; requests bacteria samples from laboratory
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle, trailer, backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, bobcat, forklift, all-terrain vehicle, tractor, chipper, sweeper, air conditioner, motors, pumps, air compressor, generator, jackhammer, pressure washer, grinder, drill, drill press, saw, circular saw, chain saw, concrete saw, welder, sprayer, hand compactor, stump grinder, vacuum cleaner, handheld meter reading device, ground penetrating radar, pipe locator, metal locator, electronic locator, marker locator, jet-vacuum machine, probe, valve key, shovel, rake, pick, machete, post hole digger, level, ladder, gauges, meters, measuring devices, camera, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, power tools, hand tools, or two-way radio
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, or cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment
Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites
Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
One (1) year of related experience
Fingerprinting Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805
Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire
Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire
Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution Technician certification within 18 months of hire
Must possess and maintain IMSA Work Zone Safety certification, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Safety in the Work Area certification within twelve (12) months of hire
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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