NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Utilities Water Maintenance Technician - Water Distribution
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$20.68/hr - $35.50/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Utilities Water Maintenance Technician for the Manatee County Government's Utilities Department. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks related to the operation of the county's Water Distribution Systems, including skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities.
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Responsibilities
Duties range from performing trainee-level through skilled and lead duties related to the repair and maintenance activities in the Distribution Section of the County's Water Treatment facilities
Performs and/or assists with skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and operating related equipment and facilities, wells, pump stations, etc.; high pressure water transmission mains (54" to 3/4" diameter) and local distribution lines, services, meters, fire hydrants and other appurtenances; performs construction layouts and establishes grades for all types of utility installations
Performs and/or assists with operating and maintaining appropriate service equipment including Utility service trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, equipment trailers, loaders; metal cutting and welding equipment; hydraulic and pneumatic presses, tapping machines, valve operators and wrenches; trenching machines; boring machines; pipe cutters; dewatering systems; pumps; alignment tools; locating and leak detection devices and a wide variety of powered and unpowered hand tools
Performs and/or assists in supervising installations, rebuilds, and repairs of water pipelines, vaults, valves, fire hydrants, meters, and backflow preventers; isolates water lines for repairs, inspection, or construction; forms and pours concrete; rebuilds and restores all types of roadways, curbs, and sidewalks; adjusts valve box rims and covers to grade; installs, rebuilds, and repairs wide array of pumps, electrical generators and other mechanical equipment in the County's Water system, water storage reservoirs, well fields, and pump stations; performs building and grounds maintenance as needed
Performs and/or assists in organizing and preparing parts, equipment, and tools for the day's work; maintains daily work records and completes reports on work activities; ensures job site safety through traffic control and equipment location; is "competent person" on job site for purposes of confined space and excavation safety rule compliance in absence of maintenance supervisor; fills out work orders; responds to after-hours emergency repair calls
May train new technicians in the proper use of required equipment and serve in a "lead" capacity when required
Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions and other materials (i. e., manuals, schematics, maps, etc.)
Reads, interprets and follows pertinent blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and record drawings
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent certificate of competency or will obtain equivalent certificate of competency (GED) within one (1) year of hire
Participation in a rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule required
No experience is required for Tech IA
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of mechanical equipment in a utility or closely related system for Tech IB
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in repair and maintenance or installation of mechanical equipment in a utility or closely related system; one (1) year back-hoe experience for Tech II
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in repair and maintenance or installation of mechanical equipment in a utility or closely related system; three (3) years back-hoe experience for Tech III
Must obtain 'Confined Space Certification' within one (1) year of employment for Tech IA
Must obtain Level 3 Distribution System Operator License within eighteen (18) months of hire for Tech IA
Level 3 Distribution Systems Operator License; Confined Space Entry, Bloodborne and Waterborne Pathogen Safety Course certification for Tech IB
Level 2 Distribution Systems Operator License; Confined Space Entry, Bloodborne and Waterborne Pathogen Safety Course, Basic Pump Maintenance, Basic Welding, Traffic Control Safety certification for Tech II
Level 1 Distribution Systems Operator License; Confined Space Entry, Bloodborne and Waterborne Pathogen Safety Course, Basic Pump Maintenance, Basic Welding, Traffic Control Safety, Cross Connection Control, and Trenching and Shoring certification for Tech III
Must possess and maintain valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class A OR obtain CDL permit prior to employment
All levels require a valid Florida driver license prior to start date
Ability to effectively oversee and train others for Tech II and III
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, water treatment and pumping equipment, water distribution, reclaimed water distribution principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations; underground trenches and excavations; heavy equipment operation; traffic control; mechanical and chemical equipment repair; electrical and internal combustion driven machinery; hazardous chemical and fluids handling
Attention to detail and follow protocols correctly and accurately
A problem solver – you will identify issues, research, and implement solutions to ensure the water distribution system is operating properly
Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to understand and follow oral or written directions communicated in English
Ability to distinguish colors and sounds
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
Ability to climb and descend steps, ladders, etc
Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, pull and perform other physical requirements commensurate with demands of position
Ability to perform physical strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; uneven or rugged terrain; and safely operate equipment under variable conditions including rough, uneven, slippery terrain
Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools and equipment assigned
Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools
Preferred
Prior work experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs desired
Experience with directional bore machine, highly desired
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