Senior Utilities Service Worker
City of Panama City, FL
Salary : $39,104.00 Annually
Location : Panama City, FL
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 20240809
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
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, this is skilled work performing a variety of maintenance, construction, repair and location tasks within the Underground Utilities Division. This position 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.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, flood, ice storm, winter storms, tropical storm, 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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:
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.
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.
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
Location : Panama City, FL
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 20240809
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
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, this is skilled work performing a variety of maintenance, construction, repair and location tasks within the Underground Utilities Division. This position 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.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, flood, ice storm, winter storms, tropical storm, 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.
- May direct one or more team members 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 Foreman with day-to-day work assignments.
- Operates and maintains chlorinators daily 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 other duties as assigned.
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 in an effective, cooperative and team focused manner.
- 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 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.
- Ability to plan, organize and train one or more fellow team members.
- Ability to understand and transmit oral and written instructions in an effective and professional manner.
- Skilled in the use and care of pertinent tools and equipment.
- Ability to accurately maintain and create records and reports.
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.
- Valid 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.
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 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.
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
- 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
- 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
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Utilities Service WorkerCity of Panama City, FL
Panama City
6 days ago
N/A
Full-time