POSITION SUMMARY
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the required minimum qualifications. The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking Utility Service Representatives. Employees that are motivated to take on today's greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service. Employees who are passionate about making a difference and achieving our mission: We Build Community, in a fast-paced organization that operates by vision, strategy, and action.
The ideal candidate will perform an initial investigation of complaints received through various sources and dispatched by the City's Central Customer Service Division. Investigates citizen complaints relating to such areas as water, wastewater, stormwater, potholes, sinkholes, swale area, debris in the right-of-way or damaged hydrants. The ideal candidate will also determine the nature of the complaint, if it is the City's or citizen's responsibility, if immediate minor repairs can be performed and locate and mark water mains, service lines, sewer lines, force mains, and gravity mains for various work crews.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Responds to and investigates customer complaints; locates and operates valves as required to conduct repairs Locates all utilities assets in City right of way
- Coordinates line locations with Sunshine 811
- Investigates and clears sewer stoppages
- Inspects roadways prior to and after construction for covered valves and damage
- Investigates and makes corrections to utilities maps for water and sewer
- Serves as first line of communication and interaction with construction team and the general public
- Conducts service investigations; rereads meters when necessary; connects and disconnects water meters for non-payment, illegal usage, or for vacating or new residents
- Detects and secures meter leaks; makes minor repairs, as necessary, such as tightening spud nuts and replacing missing valve box lids or inserts
- Maintains tools and equipment in a safe and proper working condition
- Reads and interprets city maps and atlases
- Operates city isolation valves in the event of a water force main breaks
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
- Uses iPad, digital hand-held tools and asset management systems
- Performs onsite public outreach for when neighbors are impacted
- Interfacing with QAlert Program, GIS and asset management system
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or possess an acceptable G.E.D. certificate equivalency.Must possess at least three (3) years of experience in repairing and/or installing water, wastewater, or stormwater mains; some experience involving public contact or customer service. Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (May be required depending on work location.)Must possess a Water Distribution Level 3 license
(depending on work location)Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR HS DIPLOMA/GED AND LICENSES. Special Requirements: Effective January 1, 2019 , Bargaining Unit members employed as
Utility Service Representative , and assigned to water distribution shall possess and maintain a Level 3 or higher water distribution system operator license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening , prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J204 ).
The City of Fort Lauderdale is
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City's community builders and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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