Utility Service Worker I

Company: Brevard County
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Department:UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:County Water and Wastewater (50000092) Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time Open Until Filled. $16.21 to $17.83 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Viera/South Central WWTP. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes standby, overtime, and holidays as needed.Performs entry-level service maintenance work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of utility mains and facilities. Work involves on-the-job training and includes manually digging for line excavation and pipeline installations; assisting in grouting, fitting pipe, locating lateral sewer lines, and operating the sewer cleaner vacuum; operating power tools and mobile equipment, including concrete demolition saws, demolition hammers, backhoes, vacuum trucks, TV inspection equipment, portable generators, and pumps required for the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility systems; repairing wastewater utility lines and reclaimed water lines; and assisting in TV surveys of utility lines. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Experience in the repair and maintenance of utilities distribution and collection facilities is preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employee will be required to satisfactorily complete all mandatory County training. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:
  

• LIFT:50 lbs. or more
• CARRY:50 lbs. or more
• PUSH:50 lbs. or more
• PULL:50 lbs. or more
  
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND:5 - 8 hours
  • WALK:5 - 8 hours
  • SIT:5 - 8 hours
  • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
    
  • The employee must repetitively perform:
    • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
      
    • The employee must be able to:
      • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
        
      • The employee must have:
        • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
          
        • Other necessary physical activities/traits
          • N/A
            
            WORKING CONDITIONS
          • Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
            • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
              
            • Other working conditions:
              • N/A

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