Utility Mechanic I (Field)

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work in underground water/wastewater collection and distribution systems.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in the performance of a variety of assignments of routine difficulty involving repair and maintenance of municipal water/wastewater collection and distribution systems. Tasks require employees to exercise initiative and independent judgment when participating in installing or repairing of any utility system.

Employees will work independently on specific assignments. The employees usually work under general supervision, receiving instructions both verbally and in writing. However, for the more complicated tasks, immediate supervision will be provided. Some assignments of this class are hazardous, particularly when performing maintenance or repairs of the different utility systems.

Employee will need to understand many aspects of safety and how to maintain a safe work environment. Work is reviewed while in progress through observation, conferences and reports submitted, and upon completion through results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Field

• Water

• Operates various classes of vehicles including large trucks (with or without a trailer), dump trucks, forklifts, generators, pumps, bobcats, and other standard motorized maintenance and other construction equipment as necessary.

• Keeps all equipment and vehicles clean and in proper working order and identifies any damage or repair needs.

• Organizes, tracks, and properly documents work performed in the field and updates the supervisor on system status.

• Ensures work is clean and work sites are tidy in accordance with supervisor expectations.

• Ensures vehicles and equipment are inspected and in proper working order.

• Observes and monitors semi-skilled and unskilled work assignments, as required.

• Performs manual labor requiring knowledge in specialized disciplines of facilities and field maintenance and construction work.

• Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment for assigned crews.

• Orients, guides and trains subordinate technical personnel in proper procedures and safe methods for performing work assignments.

• Performs general preventive maintenance of water, reuse, and wastewater facilities, infrastructure and appurtenance.

• Installs, repairs, and services pressurized systems.

• May be required to provide support and assistance to the Field - wastewater or inflow and infiltration division.

• Reads atlases, schematics, maps and assists in the locate and maintenance of pipe and valves, as necessary.

• Identifies and reports discrepancies in the GIS atlas based on field investigations.

• Follows safe excavation practices and safety measures and complies with safety requirements.

• Prepares accurate and complete daily documents for work performed, daily vehicle inspection checklists, and up-to-date work order information as necessary to depict the work performed and any additional work requirements not identified on the work order.

• Uses printed work orders, electronic work orders, and/or verbal work orders to complete assigned tasks and jobs.

• Assists in troubleshooting water, wastewater, and reuse systems and equipment.

• Completes necessary water distribution and fire flow tasks and documents to provide Insurance Services Office (ISO) system information to the Fire Department as necessary.

• Routinely flushes or assists in the flushing of the water or reuse distribution system.

• Troubleshoots water, wastewater, and reuse systems and equipment.

• Sets up adequate maintenance of traffic (MOT) controls when work in the rights-of-way is required.

• As part of the daily worksheet entries, notifies and advises the supervisor and the crew "leader" when equipment may need to be replaced or repaired.

• Attends mandatory safety training.

• Assists in the installation of hydrants, new water meters and meter boxes, raise or lower meter boxes, repairs shut off valves, and sanitary pipes.

• Assists in resolving service line leaks and may respond to customer complaints.

• Monitors semi-skilled and unskilled staff and labor engaged in the performance of maintenance, repair, and adjustments to utility system infrastructure and appurtenances. Supports others to ensure that work is completed in a proper and complete manner.

• Responsible for the proper completion of crew field assignments and activities, when participating as part of the crew and in the absence of the skilled laborer or the supervisor.

• Assists in the identification and correction of complex causes of system failures; assists in the preparation of sketches for system layouts and installation and communicates needs in written form.

• Provides support during emergency response activities.

• Participates in a mandatory stand-by rotation as scheduled by the Field Operations Supervisor or designee.

• Ensures compliance with material and equipment inventory tracking policies and requirements.

• Performs general manual labor work, documents information, and performs routine tasks as requested and required.

• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma

• Education supplemented by special courses in mechanical maintenance and repair, preferred

• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• One (1) year of fulltime paid experience involving preventative maintenance and repair to utility related equipment, piping, valves, hydrants and meters in a utility distribution and/or collection system;

OR

• One (1) full year permanent status as a City of Sunrise Serviceperson.

• Must have sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual labor and operation of heavy machinery, such as backhoe and bobcat.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Florida C.D.L. Class B with endorsements for air brakes with an acceptable driving record.

• Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP in Maintenance of distribution systems, preferred.

• Muss pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by DOT 49 C.F.R. Part 382

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools.

• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements.

• Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.

• Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

• Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet.

• Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.

• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances , blood borne pathogens.

• If applicable: Perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of standard tools, methods, materials and practices utilized in the field of mechanical technology.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions, including those encountered while working near high voltages.

• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and plans as well atlases; locate, define and repair defects in system failures and equipment.

• Some ability to plan, layout, install, alter, repair, and maintain collection and distribution system.

• Ability to work in sanitary manholes and wet wells.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to prepare and submit clear and concise reports orally and in writing.

• Some skill in the use and care of standard tools equipment and testing devices utilized in a large mechanical maintenance program.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, the general public and City officials.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18

The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida

• Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for

full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%

• Vesting = 10 Years

• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of

creditable service

• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is

equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

• Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

• New Year's Day • Veterans' Day

• Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day

• Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving

• 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day

• Labor Day

Annual Leave:

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not

carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:

For every six (6) months period (April 1

• September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

• In State = Up to 3 Days

• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union

• 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage

• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage

• Accident Advantage

• Life Insurance Coverage

• AD&D

• Short Term Disability

• Critical Care Protection

• Cancer Protection Assurance

• Mission Square Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Please describe your highest level of education completed. PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

• No High School/GED

• High School/GED

• Some College

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of full-time (or equivalent) paid experience do you possess in maintenance, repair, and construction of water, reuse, and sanitary sewer systems ?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3-4 years

• 5-6 years

• 7-8 years

• 9-10 years

• 11+ years

03

Do you have a Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP in Maintenance of distribution systems, which is preferred?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class "B" with endorsements for air brakes/tanker?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency City of Sunrise

Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, Florida, 33351

Phone 954-838-4522

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sunrisefl/default.cfm