Collier County

Overview

Collier County is committed to being an employer of choice, offering long-term career opportunities. The position of Utility Specialist I - Water Distribution involves various tasks related to water utilities maintenance and requires specific qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects.
• Locates service connections and breaks; installs, repairs, or replaces valves.
• Disassembles, maintains, and paints pumps, motors, pipes, and hydrants.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assembles and repairs backflow devices and bacteriological sample stations.
• Conducts cross-connection control inspections of customers.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty.
• Repairs main/service breaks and evaluates service calls.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
• Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five months of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain IMSA Work Zone Safety certification within twelve months of hire.
• Must possess Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Safety in the Work Area certification within twelve months of hire.

Additional Information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.