Underground Utilities Technician I, Or Ii, Or Iii

Apply on or before 09/15/2023

Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure

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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TECHNICIAN I

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class E State driver’s license at the time of appointment and obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) within three (3) months from the date of appointment, as a condition of employment. Obtain a Class “A” State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsement(s) within nine (9) months from the date of appointment, as a condition of continued employment. It is a requirement the employee register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TECHNICIAN II

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and two years of experience in utility construction and/or operation of utility construction related equipment, or two years of experience that includes utility distribution or collection, or two years of experience as a Underground Utility Technician I.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must have attended & passed the designated Underground Utilities Technician I training courses and passed the required exams.

In accordance with the designation for positions assigned to this class, incumbents must, at the time of application:

Possess a Class “A” State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsement(s) and maintain as condition of continued employment; and

Possess a current Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator’s Association (FWPCOA) Class “C” Collections Certification or Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FL DEP) Level “III” Distribution License, as is designated for the position as condition of continued employment; and

Possess certifications in Maintenance of Traffic, Confined Space, Excavation and Trenching.

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TECHNICIAN III

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience as an Underground Utility Technician II, or in an equivalent position, in an area that involves:

Journey Level Technicians: utility distribution or collection, maintenance and repair.

Specialty Equipment Operations: utility construction, maintenance or repair and/or operation of specialized utility construction, maintenance or repair equipment.

Water Measurement Technicians: testing, repairing and calibrating water meters.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the designation for positions assigned to this class, incumbents must, at the time of appointment:

Have completed all required internal training for Underground Utility Technician I and II; and

Possess a Class “A” State Commercial Driver License (CDL) and endorsement(s) (CDL) and maintain same as a condition of continued employment; and

Possess and maintain the designated current Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator’s Association (FWPCOA) Collections Certification and/or Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution License, as a condition of continued employment.

(Journey Level Technicians) must hold entry level water and sewer certifications or an advanced sewer certification (level B or higher) or an advanced water distribution license (level II or higher).

Utility Camera Operators must hold a water or sewer certification and be Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certified.

Other Specialty Equipment Operators must hold a water or sewer certification or license and have passed the internal training for equipment operation.

Water Measurement Technicians must hold water certification and acquire (within 90 days or term of probation) and maintain certification by manufacturer for water meter testing, calibration and repair.

$14.1723 to $44.5912 /hourly

Flexible Work Schedule 4/10 Hour Days

Individuals in this classification are in a Career Progression Program. The Career Progression Program provides career advancement opportunities for individuals through a defines training program to succeed and progress with an upward mobility pathand to obtain at minimum a FDEP Level III Water Distribution License or FWPCOA Class "C" Collections Certification.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214 IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.

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If you have a disability requiring accommodations,please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 850-891-8950 or at [email protected] Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.