Utility Mechanic I - Sellers

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Supervisor II, performs work at journeyman level involving skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. The Utility Mechanic I-Sellers performs mechanical work in a manual trade or as a skilled journey level worker in more than one craft involving the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the collection and treatment of wastewater. Employee is responsible for performing janitorial duties, grounds keeping, some building maintenance and general underground utility related work. Employee also performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment with occasional use of light automotive equipment and is responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment used.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives heavy trucks with trailers and operates boom truck, tractor/loader and other equipment used in maintenance and underground utility related work.

• Operates power mowers, edgers, weed eaters, power saws, small and large tapping machines, tractor/loader for loading, digging and spreading dirt for a variety of projects.

• Works with other maintenance personnel performing preventative and constructive maintenance projects.

• Performs janitorial work such as sweeping, mopping, windows, vacuuming and general cleanup.

• Repairs and install sewer mains, reuse mains, gravity lines, reclaimed water service lines and meters.

• Operates television inspection truck and sewer grouting equipment.

• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.

• Performs landscape restoration involving asphalt, concrete, and sod and sandblasts and paints.

• Maintains accurate written logs and records.

• Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared or undeclared emergency.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of lift stations, sewer and reclaimed water pipeline construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

• Knowledge of map reading, safety rules regarding traffic control, trench excavations and cross connection control policy.

• Skill in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

• Ability to operate trucks/trailers, tractors, loaders, tapping machines, air and hydraulic equipment, lawn maintenance equipment and related construction equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain written records and logs.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with city officials and employees, the general Public and representatives of other agencies toward the accomplishment of assigned projects.

• Ability to gain the trust and cooperation of others to effectively communicate concepts and ideas.

• Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff, other governmental representatives, and the public.

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with all public and maintain composure in difficult and/or stressful situations.

High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a current state of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with Tanker Endorsement or possess a Class "B" CDL driver's license temporary permit by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles and successful licensure within 120 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally heavy and may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.

• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.

• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.

• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.

• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.

• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.

• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects

• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.

• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.

• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.  Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.