Utilities Water Maintenance Technician - Water Distribution

Work Location: 4520 66th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34210 or 4825 44th Ave. E., Bradenton, Florida 34203 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Standby, nights, weekends, on rotation required). Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $25.84 This classification performs a variety of entry level, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance, construction, and/or mechanical tasks involved in the continuous operation of Manatee County's Water Distribution Systems. Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. Note: Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ). Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. Working Conditions The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments. Essential Functions These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. 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 duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law. Education: Tech IA – III: All levels require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Participation in a rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule required. Required Work Experience: Tech IA: No experience is required. Tech IB: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of mechanical equipment in a utility or closely related system. Tech II: 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. Tech III: 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. Licenses/Classifications: Tech IA: Must obtain "Confined Space Certification" within one (1) year of employment. Must obtain Level 3 Distribution System Operator License within eighteen (18) months of