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SEWER UTILITY SERVICE WORKER

SEWER UTILITY SERVICE WORKER

City of Lake Worth BeachLake Worth, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

This position is Full-Time, Non -Bargaining, Non-Exempt based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly range of $21.945 - $30.975.

The individual in this position will work in the Water Distribution building located at 1900 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers :

  • Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY :

This is skilled work in the construction and installation, troubleshooting problems, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer mains and related appurtenances. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Foreman with ability to make judgments and work unsupervised when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Participates in the construction and installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer mains and laterals.
  • Performs manual labor and related work as required.
  • Required to answer after hour callouts.
  • Installs sewer mains and repairs works with sewer pumping as needed.
  • The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

    • KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS :

  • Certified for confined space
  • Knowledge of manhole construction and reconstruction
  • Knowledge of testing for the presence of hazardous gases and understands the usage of standard safety equipment
  • Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction and installation, maintenance and repair of sewer mains and related appurtenances
  • Ability to operate backhoe, grading tractor, jet truck, vapor-rooter machine, dump truck, flatbed truck, pickup truck, T.V. camera equipment associated with sewer system and other related equipment
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the general public
  • Physical strength and agility sufficient to do heavy lifting and carrying, and to occasionally work under adverse weather conditions
  • Thorough knowledge of City’s service area and ability to accurately read and correct system maps and blueprints

    • TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Graduation from a recognized high school or an equivalent recognized certification.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in the construction and installation, maintenance and repair of a sewer collection system.
  • Possession of a valid Class “B” CDL Florida Driver’s License

    • All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

    Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

    The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following :

    Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

    Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.

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