Utilities Mechanic (Underground Distribution) - WWS
Broward County, FloridaREQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Utilities Mechanic - Water & Wastewater Operations Division (Underground Distribution) THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Water and Wastewater Services is seeking a highly skilled and reliable Utility Mechanic (UM) for its Operations Division. The UM performs skilled work in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related mechanical equipment. The UM is responsible for performing the following tasks related to the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater mains, pumping and treatment facilities at water and wastewater plants and lift stations, including but not limited to: Installing water meters, hydrants, laying pipes, repairing leaks. Operating, removing, repairing, and installing various equipment, machinery and control systems. Ensuring efficient mechanical operation of equipment and machinery. Operating a large utility bed truck, flatbed truck and hauling trailers with equipment or materials as assigned. Operating concrete saws, compactors, pumps, and other related equipment, and using hand-tools to perform minor adjustments on equipment as needed. Completing daily paperwork and work-orders. Digging holes, ditches, and trenches for prolonged periods of time. Working in confined spaces as necessary. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all employees (depending on area of assignment) must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas. General Description Performs periodic maintenance and preventable maintenance to a variety of water related utilities operations in the County. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires one (1) year in mechanical maintenance/repair or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment. SCOPE OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Repairs and installs water and sewer pipes, maintains consistent flow of waste water from residences to the master plant; operates various plumbing equipment and operates portable sewer cleaner pressure machines. Installs, repairs and flushes fire hydrants; shuts off water valves for pipe connections and repairs. Processes requests for service for contractors; assists contractors by shutting off water valves for pipe connections and repairs, and locates water main vales. Performs periodic maintenance and preventable maintenance to retail lift stations; checks that pumps are operating properly and valves are working in accordance with their job. Repairs and installs sewer mains; installs county cleanouts, repairs force mains, gravity mains and laterals; realigns and restores manholes; installs force main valves and installs valve boxes; cleans up raw sewage spills; repairs water mains and service lines. Installs, repairs and maintains water distribution system including main line, service line, water meters, hydrant, leaks, water pumps; installs, repair and maintains wastewater collection system including sewage lines, lateral lines, clean/out, televise lines, and lift stations. Responds to calls regarding the problems in sewer and water; maintains the operational status of wastewater (collection) infrastructure; maintains,…