Utilities Service Worker- Underground Utilities (Project Management)
The City of Panama City is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job Title: Utilities Service WorkerDepartment/Division: Utilities/UndergroundAnnual Pay: $28,771.52Plus competitive benefit package. Type of position: Full-timeHours: 40/weekNonexemptMAJOR FUNCTIONSThis is limited skilled work performing a variety of maintenance, construction, repair of water and sewer line and associated equipment within the Underground Utilities Division. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of supervisory personnel or a Senior Utilities Service Worker. Assignments are received in oral and written form.ESSENTIAL DUTIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Opens and closes trenches. Performs repair and maintenance work on sewer mains and manholes, valves, hydrants, broken water lines or force mains. Operates various equipment such as a boring (mole) machine to install water services. Drives a service/crew truck as needed to perform assigned duties. In response to work orders or service requests, independently locates and raises manholes and valve; digs up, repairs or replacing leaking or broken water/sewer lines, water meters and associated equipment. Restores the ground around roadways and rights-of-way to their original condition by backfilling, replacing sod, etc. Obtains supplies from the warehouse and keeps work truck stocked with required supplies. Assists in traffic control around job sites. Keeps job site clean and vehicles/equipment in good working order. Operates tamping and compaction equipment to compact backfill. Performs related duties as required. This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or man made).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of daily work activities of the division. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to work during inclement weather conditions. Skill in the use and care of pertinent tools and equipment. Skilled in the use, operation and care of tools and equipment of the trade.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from high school or possession of a recognized equivalency 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 drivers license.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Summary: Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 21-100+ Lbs, Push/Pull: 26-100 Lbs, Climb, Crawl, SitFrequently - Lift/Carry: 20 Lbs or Less, Push/Pull: 25 Lbs or Less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Handling/Fingering, Stand, Walk, Drive: AutomaticWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.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.