HOURLY SALARY FOR TRAINEE: $16.00 - $21.00
FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION
OFFICE HOURS: Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with emergency after hours work being required as well)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Public Works & Utilities Director, the Water/Wastewater Technician Trainee performs technical work in the reading of water meters and recording of water consumption. This position is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of water lines, installing water meters, reclaimed water lines, gravity sewer lines, wastewater force mains, general work orders and other work associated with the water & wastewater divisions. Work involves the incumbent to spend prolonged periods of time outdoors and involves considerable amounts of walking. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. (Position Requires Overtime, Evening, Weekend & Holiday Work.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Locates and reads industrial, commercial and residential meters on an assigned route; enters reading in electronic data recorder; clears mud and debris from meter enclosures, as needed.
- Operates handheld computers; inspects meters for damages and tampering; replaces old water meters or ones that have ceased to work.
- Repairs and exchanges water meters to working condition.
- Reports vacant residences where service has not been disconnected and questionable reading too superior.
- Installs meters and meter boxes and turns system on and off as required.
- Installs, repairs and maintains water lines.
- Installs reclaimed water lines, gravity sewer lines and wastewater force mains.
- Must be available for announced or unannounced overtime work and the ability to respond to call-out during non-working hours or emergencies after initial training.
- Other duties as may be required and assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
- High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
- Six (6) months of customer service experience is required.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the Village of Indiantown.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Certain essential village services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency (i.e., hurricanes). Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, employees may be called upon to perform tasks outside of their daily duties.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested persons should submit an employment application to jnorris@indiantownfl.gov.
Indiantown Village is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.