Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
JOB SUMMARY:
The City of Hollywood is seeking a Utilities Field Technician I to join our Public Utilities Department. This is semi-skilled fieldwork in the installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal water distribution, meter shop, stormwater, and wastewater collection systems.
Work involves construction, excavation, meter installation, connections, disconnections, pressure testing, and minor system repairs. Employees in this role work under the supervision of a Utilities Field Technician II, Utilities field Technician III or Utility Operations Supervisor, with assignments that may involve any Underground Utilities or Meter Shop program area.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Install and service water, stormwater, and wastewater systems, repair utilities and appurtenances.
-
Excavate trenches, install lines, fittings, and water meters; connect and pressure-test hydrants.
-
Raise, lower, and repair valve boxes, manholes, and storm grates; install new storm drainage; perform swale regrading.
-
Complete Turn offs and turn-ons for the water office and performs pressure tests at the meter. Locates meters, raises or lowers meter boxes and replaces boxes and lids as requested.
-
Inspect water mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and sewer lines for leaks and condition.
-
Operate equipment such as CCTV survey trucks, inductor trucks, and other utility inspection/cleaning tools.
-
Assist with locating and repairing breaks, inspecting sewer/storm lines, and maintaining stormwater pump stations.
-
Serve as a bankman during excavations, ensuring safe pipe laying and proper connections.
-
Operate heavy and light vehicles to transport personnel and supplies.
-
Use GIS, maps, atlases, iPads, and asset management systems for field documentation.
-
Perform basic facilities, grounds, and site restoration tasks as needed.
-
Closes out service orders, checks in meters / transmitters for documentation.
-
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
-
Participate in holdover duty, and may be required to work nights, weekends, or emergencies.
-
Represent the City positively and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
-
Complete other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
-
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
-
Min Two (2) months of experience in construction or utility repair (water, stormwater, or wastewater).
-
Must obtain a Florida CDL Class “B” License with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
-
One (1) year of experience in construction or utility repair.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
-
Valid Florida CDL Class “B” with tanker endorsement (within six months of hire)
-
Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
-
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
-
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
-
Knowledge of utility system materials, practices, and safety procedures.
-
Ability to read and interpret utility maps and construction sketches.
-
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, jackhammers, tampers, and gas saws or any tool related to Utilities.
-
Ability to locate leaks, stoppages, and malfunctions in utility systems.
-
Ability to operate light and heavy machinery used in utility maintenance.
-
Ability to follow oral and written instructions clearly in English.
-
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally.
-
Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
-
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires work ranging from sedentary to very heavy physical labor, including climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and prolonged standing or walking. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions, and involves exposure to unsanitary materials, insects, animals, and other field hazards. The role requires moderate to heavy physical activity.
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date
Examination: The examination will consist of a written exam to establish the Civil Service eligibility list, followed by a pass/fail oral exam.
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
-
The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
-
The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
-
The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
