Senior Utilities Serviceworker - Stormwater

City of Fort Lauderdale, FL - FL 33309, FL

FL 33309, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. This is skilled work of average difficulty overseeing the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection system and City owned roadways. Performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater system infrastructure, roadway maintenance, and/or other work in connection with water and wastewater systems. Installs and maintains swales in the Rights of Way, cleans city owned stormwater infrastructure, and performs stormwater infrastructure inspections.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs activities such as digging trenches for mains or sewers, excavating for water services and hydrants, and repairing and clearing obstructions in sewers
• Operates and maintains equipment, machinery, and tools applicable to area of assignment
• May perform construction related duties, including carpentry, masonry, laying concrete, excavating, site restoration, and tiling, as assigned
• May operate a sanitary/stormwater sewer jet cleaning truck to clean sewer lines
• May lead and assist in the operation of asphalt equipment or heavy equipment in roadway maintenance
• May serve as assistant to a Distribution, Collection and or Stormwater Operations Chief, Road Services Chief and perform their duties in their absence
• Performs all functions of a Utilities Serviceworker, as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas; removes debris, as needed
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
• Estimates material needs; procures materials, equipment, and supplies, as needed
• Reads and utilizes drawings, maps and utilities atlas
• Uses digital hand-held tools and asset management systems
• Knowledgeable in the use of Asset Management software and platforms
• Acts as a Utilities Crew Leader in the absence of a Utilities Crew Leader in installing and repairing water mains, sewer systems, leaking or cracked sanitary/stormwater sewer lines, new service branches, hydrants and intakes
• Will be required to perform 'stand-by duty', being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs
• May be required to work nights and weekends
• Performs related work as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must demonstrate at least two (2) years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and stormwater conveyance systems and roadways
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with Air Brake (depending on department) and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment
• Tanker endorsement and Class A/B CDL is required when operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/Vactor truck
• Depending on the position, Water Distribution Level 3 license may be required
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer
• Drug Free Workplace
• Veterans' preference per Florida law