UTILITIES MAINTENANCE I

Utilities Maintenance

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of wastewater and stormwater collection systems and the reclaimed water distribution system. Work involves operating specialized equipment, performing routine and emergency maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Utilities Crew Chief.

This position is part of an existing Career Ladder :

Utilities Maintenance I

Utilities Maintenance II

Utilities Maintenance III

Essential job functions include :

• Checks wastewater, stormwater, and reclaimed water systems periodically to ensure that components are functioning properly; documents and recommends needed repairs and maintenance.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on the wastewater and stormwater collection systems as needed or assigned; assists or monitors contractors on emergency and / or major system repairs.
• Makes mechanical repairs of engines, pumps, electrical and mechanical controls and compressors; performs repairs on electric motors used for wastewater pumping; uses hand, bench and machine tools in the repair and maintenance of pumps, meters, valves, cranes and other machinery and equipment;
• Performs miscellaneous carpentry and other tasks on occasion.
• Conducts wastewater and stormwater line inspection using closed circuit television equipment and remote-controlled drone equipment.
• Performs wastewater and stormwater cleaning utilizing vacuum truck and chain-cutting equipment.
• Performs utility locates required by Sunshine 811.
• Performs vegetation management of bushes, trees, and root systems by cutting or removal to clear pipe, inlet, and other convey a blockage.
• Performs inspections of utility line breaks to determine which water system is impacted and coordinates with the proper utility maintenance department, monitors outside agency repairs through completion and relays need for subsequent restoration.
• Replaces hose bibbs for use with the reclaimed water system.
• Utilizes heavy equipment including but not limited to front end loader, Vac-Con Truck, dump truck, skid steer with multiple attachments, forklift, tractor with various trailer stop reforming maintenance and emergency operations support.
• Installs and maintains temporary traffic control.
• Ability to identify and implement erosion control require for local maintenance work sites.
• Completes work orders in work order management systems assigned.
• Provides support for storm recovery efforts, including debris removal and cleanup.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed, including after-hours assignments.
• Performs related tasks as required.

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