Fuels Distribution System Operator Jobs in Florida

Summary
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of responsible skilled supervisory work in the care, maintenance, and construction of a water distribution system; asphalt and concrete repairs; and performs other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)
1. Interviews, trains, motivate, assigns and evaluates work, and recommends disciplinary action according to established City procedures. Conducts performance appraisals.
2. Supervises subordinate supervisors, team leaders or work crews in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.
3. Manage, plan, coordinate and assign daily and emergency work assignments.
4. Maintain and oversees repairs of water distribution systems.
5. Repairs and replaces valves, fire hydrants, water service lines, sewer lines, manholes, air release valves and structures.
6. Participates in and directs water distribution and metering system repair and installation of mains, pipe lines, meters, hydrants, valves, curb stops and related system components.
7. Manage Chlorination of new distribution lines.
8. Manages Customer Notifications for water construction projects, emergency repairs, including line shut downs and delivery of Boil Water Notices and Rescinding Boil Water Notices.
9. Prepares road and applies asphalt when construction is complete. Sets road base to proper compacting and sets asphalt.
10. Repairs sidewalks and driveways and finishes concrete as required.
11. Operates water main valves and turn off and on water services for customers.
12. Manage utility locating function, including monitoring one-call tickets, closing and positive response to locating tickets within established State mandated timeframes.
13. Operates trucks and construction and maintenance equipment as necessary to complete work projects; checks equipment for proper servicing, operation and safety and reports defects to superintendent; maintains inventory of tools and equipment.
14. Determines type and quantities of materials required to perform and complete job assignments and arranges for timely delivery to job sites.
15. Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
16. Maintain records related to particular area of assignment; may input and recall information into a computer terminal.
17. Manage wastewater collections television camera system, including maintaining data collected of wastewater system.
18. Manage wastewater collections system vacuum trucks, including proper disposal of sewage and/or other debris collected.
19. Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices, including work zone, flagging, shoring and trenching, and competent person.
20. Monitor and prepare confined space entry forms and operate confine space tripods, harnesses.
21. Responds to emergency calls for service on a call out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed.
22. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary
Pay Grade 59
$29.66 Hourly
Excellent Benefits
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the Education Requirements listed below) and five (5) years of experience performing all related work necessary to maintain a water distribution system is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) year of lead work or supervisory experience is required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 1 Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection Operator License is required.
Associates degree with a major Engineering Technology, Construction, or Project Management or similar degree highly desirable.
A current and valid Florida Class B Commercial drivers license is required. For application purposes, a valid drivers license from any state or a State of Florida Class E drivers license may be utilized; with the ability to obtain a State of Florida Class B Commercial drivers license within six (6) months from date of employment.
Special Driving Requirements
Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.
Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.
Education Requirements : To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.
International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.
Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.
State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.
The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employmentopportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country,supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given inaccordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met theminimum requirements of the position. Background investigation and physical isrequired as a condition of employment. Drug and alcohol screening may berequired depending on the position.
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