Senior Utility Service Worker- Utilities Underground at CITY OF PANAMA CITY in Panama City, Florida

Job Description:

"The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer"

JOB DESCRIPTION
CITY OF PANAMA CITY

Job Title: Senior Utilities Service Worker
Department/Division: Utilities/Underground

Annual Pay: $32,940.51
Plus competitive benefit package.

Type of position: Full-time

Hours: 40 /week
Nonexempt

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

This is skilled work performing a variety of maintenance, construction, repair or location tasks within the Underground Utilities Division. An employee in this class facilitates the daily work schedule. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and decisions are made within the scope of specific assignments. Assignments are received in oral and written form and work is subject to frequent review and inspection by a Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To 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.

May direct one or more subordinates and participates in the daily work routine.

Performs all tasks necessary for the water and sewer systems.

Organizes work orders and the daily work schedule to maximize work performance.

Maintains a safe work environment.

Assists Forman with day to day work assignments.

Operates and maintains chlorinators on a daily basis as assigned.

Responds to work order and service requests to investigate, install or make repairs to water or sewer lines.

Operates sewer cleaning equipment.

Operates line stopping and tapping equipment.

May be required to take weekend callout as needed.

Performs related work 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 ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of daily work activities of the division.

Considerable knowledge of the standard tools and practices used in the operation, the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to plan, organize and train one or more subordinates.

Ability to understand and transmit oral and written instructions, keep simple records, and make reports.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to work during inclement weather conditions.

Skilled in the use and care of pertinent tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a recognized equivalency diploma. Three (3) years experience working with the repair and maintenance of water distribution and sewer transmission lines. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Must possess and maintain a Florida driver's license. Ability to obtain a valid Water Distribution System Operator Level III license in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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, Sit
Frequently - Lift/Carry: 20 Lbs or Less, Push/Pull: 25 Lbs or Less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Handling/Fingering, Stand, Walk, Drive: Automatic

Work 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.

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