Utilities Maintenance Operator - All Tiers - East Dover/Valrico

Job Overview

Utilities Maintenance Operator is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and construction of underground utility piping and appurtenances in field conditions for the Public Utilities Department. 

Salary

*Internal rates may vary based on the selected candidate’s current grade.

 Tier I     $18.15/$21.00     $37,752 - $43,680

 Tier II    $20.80/$24.50     $43,264 - $50,960

 Tier III   $23.50/$26.00     $48,880 - $54,080

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in operating various hand tools and specialized, light, and heavy equipment. Preferably the candidate will possess knowledge in plumbing, underground utilities/construction and/or have water and reclaimed water distribution and wastewater collection systems experience. Candidate must have the ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather conditions, and high noise levels. The job also requires lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb ladders up to 35 feet, and work in confined spaces and manholes. The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. As well as the ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety and possibly working extended hours during times of emergency. Candidate must possess a valid Class “A” or “A”-Restricted Commercial Driver’s License with combination, air brakes, and tanker endorsements within one year from date of hire.

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• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan

• Health Plans

• Health Savings Account

• Dental & Vision Plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Cafeteria Benefit

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Job Distinctions

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a current State of Florida Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher.

OR

Valid Florida Class C or higher water treatment plant operator license.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a current State of Florida Class 2 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a current State of Florida Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License or higher

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or