Salary : $34,756.80 Annually
Location : Panama City, FL
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 2025022404
Department: Public Works
Division: Utilities/Underground Utilities
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Salary: Salary/Hourly wages may be adjusted based upon experience within Step Plan Parameters.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under the guidance and leadership of the Public Works Director, the Utility Service Worker performs a variety of maintenance, construction, repairs of water and sewer lines and equipment within the Underground Utilities Division.
This position is designated as 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, tropical storm, winter storm, severe thunderstorm, flash flooding, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
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.

• Opens and closes trenches.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on sewer mains, manholes, valves, hydrants, broken water lines and 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.
• Restores the ground around roadways and rights-of-way to their original condition by backfilling, replacing sod, etc.
• Operates tamping and compaction equipment to compact backfill.
• Keeps job site clean and vehicles/equipment in good working order.
• Obtains supplies from the warehouse and keeps work truck stocked with required supplies.
• Assists in traffic control around job sites.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work to include, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.
• Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and maps.
• Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting etc..) for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades.
• Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others.
• Basic knowledge of DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
• One (1) year of maintenance or construction experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
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+ Lbs., Push/Pull: 26+ Lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Reach above Shoulder and Reach Outward, Ability to work at heights, Ability to traverse stairs.
• Frequently - Lift/Carry: 10-20 Lbs. or Less, Push/Pull: 12-25 Lbs., Bend, Twist/Turn, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk, Navigation in uneven surfaces and terrains, Sit, Drive, Type/Keyboard

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.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

DISCLAIMER
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.
Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.

For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

WORK/ LIFE INTEGRATION

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
• Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security