Utility Worker

CITY OF PARKER

1001 WEST PARK STREET• PARKER, FLORIDA 32404

Full-time

The City Parker is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Title: Utilities Service Worker

Department: Public Works- Utilities

Type of position: Full-time

Pay Rate: $19-$20/Hr. based on qualifications.

Hours: 40/week Nonexempt

On-Call Rotation (after hours)

JOB DESCRIPTION: UTILITY WORKER

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and some skilled manual tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of water, streets, sewer, and public works facilities; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job classification requires knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in Public Works water, street maintenance, building and grounds maintenance and sewer assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates various equipment involved in the maintenance of streets, sewers, and water distribution system.
• Operates dump trucks, loaders, and rollers.
• Operates small equipment such as wrenches, hammers, banding tools, shovels, post hole diggers, and level lutes.
• Operates power tools such as air compressors, jack hammers, wet tapping machines, and paint spraying equipment.
• Spreads and rakes gravel or asphalt in the patching and resurfacing of streets.
• Applies sealant to pavement cracks.
• Backs up trucks to spread chips.
• Paints traffic lines and legends.
• Installs and repairs traffic signs.
• Collects water samples.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assists with repairing or replacing water lines, water valves, water meters, and fire hydrants.
• Assists with making water taps and maintaining water pumping stations.
• Assists with repairing sewer lines, flushing sewer lines, and cleaning catch basins.
• May perform some tasks regularly assigned to senior level classes, particularly on a training basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or possession of a recognized equivalent diploma. One (1) year of maintenance or construction experience is preferred. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Must possess and maintain a Florida driver’s license (Class B Minimum).

LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Florida motor vehicle operator’s license for vehicles to be operated. Must have a CDL class B License.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Work practices governing the maintenance and construction of municipal facilities such as streets, sewers, and water lines.
SKILLS

• Working effectively as part of a group or team
• Operating motor vehicle or motorized equipment
• Providing excellent customer service to the public and other City employees
• Efficiently operate, on a production basis, a dump truck or motor vehicle requiring comparable skills, pneumatic and power tools and equipment
• Travel to various sites within the city
• Follow complex written or verbal instructions and procedures
• Work irregular hours, shifts and weekends
• Work outdoors in any weather condition
• Work below ground or in confined spaces
• Work alone or in close proximity to others
• Work in, with and around chemicals, solvents, grease, oil, pesticides, water, wastewater and/or hazardous substances
• Work in dry, dusty, smoky or humid atmospheric conditions
• Work in a cold, wet or damp environment
• Work with and in moving vehicles
• Work on ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts;
• Inspect service, maintain and/or operate machinery and power equipment
• Push, pull, lift and carry items weighing up to 90 pounds
• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, bend and climb repetitively or over a long period of time
• Reach above shoulder height and use both hands
• Use motor skills to manipulate small or fragile objects
• Use arms and legs repetitively
• Visually distinguish objects and colors
• Hear conversational voices at normal level
• Work in noisy environments

 

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits: The City of Parker offers a competitive benefit package to include paid health, dental, and life insurance for employees, as well as discounted family plan benefits, paid time off, and retirement through the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

***Interested candidates must complete and return a City of Parker employment application in order to be considered for this position. Applications can be downloaded on our website, www.cityofparker.com, under “Doing Business & Forms” or obtained in person at Parker City Hall, 1001 W. Park Street, Parker, FL 32404. Resumes submitted without a completed job application WILL NOT be considered. ***