NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Utility Specialist II
Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The role involves performing specialized maintenance work in the Public Utilities Department, focusing on the construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities collection and distribution systems.
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Responsibilities
Performs skilled manual labor work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities collection, transmission, and distribution systems, including a variety of manual labor tasks
Locates and marks underground utility lines; locates existing utilities from blueprints; operates camera and vacuum truck to view/clean sewer pipes, gravity systems, and service connections; cleans and views lift stations, sanitary gravity lines, force mains, and service lines; views tapes of sewer system for acceptance; operates camera to locate service connections, breaks, and bores in sewer pipes; vacuums debris from manholes and stations; monitors and pumps down high-level stations; cuts sewer lines using chop saw; repairs sewer lines; repairs and installs gravity lines; performs grouting of service/gravity lines; cleans blockages, lateral lines, and excavation areas; inspects manholes and lift stations after relining; rebuilds pumps; installs, repairs, or replaces valves; disassembles, cleans, inspects, and maintains camera; replaces light bulbs; cleans/maintains trucks and drains debris tanks on trucks; develops and maintains County odor control program to neutralize offensive/noxious gases generating from sewage collection system; reviews design data and specifications of existing and proposed odor control units; conducts field studies to identify areas in need of odor control units or replacement/rehabilitation of existing units; monitors and records test unit data; maintains and paints pumps, motors, pipes; performs preventive maintenance on equipment
Coordinates valve maintenance activities; operates vacuum truck mechanisms to clean valves; maintains and catalogs blueprints; responds to main breaks to develop and initiate isolation plans; raises/lowers valve boxes; and replaces damaged, defective, or outdated valves
Utilizes global positioning system to collect and maintain data; locates, identifies, and documents placement of valves in the system; and coordinates tagging of valves on roadways
Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; repairs main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines need to request location of utility services; requests bacteria samples from laboratory
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
Prepares, completes and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, valve isolation forms, valve maintenance forms, data recorder sheets, pump activity reports, lift station sheets, maintenance reports, charts, timecards, leave requests, or other documents
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, contractors, utility companies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
One (1) year of related experience
Fingerprinting Required
Must possess and maintain a Wastewater Collections C Certification within two (2) years of hire
Must possess and maintain a Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within two (2) years of hire
May require possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's license with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
Company
NEOGOV
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