The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Trades Worker/Senior Trades Worker - Working Title: Utilities Service Technician for the Water Resources and Utilities Division. This position will be working throughout Volusia County, and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing; water & sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, and water meters, used in water/wastewater utility systems. Candidates should have basic computer skills and experience operating a dump truck, backhoe, loader, excavator, or other related utility construction equipment.
Note: May be required to work weekends, holidays, on-call rotations and during storm events or other emergency situations.
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
Benefits:
All Utilities Service Technicians must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid Florida drivers’ license at time of hire. All certifications must be current.
Trades Worker - $19.33 - $34.77
This position performs semi-skilled work requiring the ability to perform tasks with little supervision.
High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience electrical, mechanical, plumbing repair, or related industry construction experience.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire.
Must obtain the State of Florida Water Distribution Level III License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within 18 months of hire (2,080 hours of work and a passing examination are required to obtain license/certificate).
Senior Trades Worker - $22.11 - $39.97
This position performs skilled journeyman level work requiring the skill to perform tasks with little to no supervision.
High School diploma or possession of GED and four (4) years of experience electrical, mechanical, plumbing repair, or related industry construction experience.
Must possess the State of Florida Water Distribution Level II License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level II Certification, or Water Distribution level III and Sewer Collections Level III.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire.
- Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades.
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Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
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Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
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Ability to perform shop math.
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Ability to respond to emergency situations.
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Ability to work under stressful conditions.
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Ability to interact effectively with others.
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Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Medium work to heavy work. Ability to see (depth perception, peripheral vision, color, acuity) necessary to operate motorized equipment, hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb, grasp, lift, carry, pull, push up to 25 pounds.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety instructions, maps, blueprints, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, memos. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), hazardous conditions, chemicals, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
