Video Inspection Technician II - Stormwater/Drainage Job at City of Fort Myers i

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long‑term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

Overview

New employees are hired at, or near the entry point shown, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. FLSA status: Non‑Exempt. Safety‑Sensitive: Yes. Level II Screening: No.

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for the operation of the video‑equipped truck used in the inspection of sanitary sewer mains. No supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation

Essential employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non‑essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city‑paid employee health coverage (additional coverage for spouse or family)
• 3 weeks paid time off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• City‑paid pension plan & optional deferred compensation
• City‑paid life insurance
• Optional vision, dental, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site gym facility
• And much more!
• Detect the need for repairs or maintenance to the City’s sewer system.
• Clean and video tape sewer lines.
• Must be able to operate a sewer cleaning truck (VacCon).
• Write statistical and narrative reports on the condition of the sewer video‑taped. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in various types of semi‑skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm‑water systems, irrigation, roadways, and related structures.
• Knowledgeable in manual, gas, or diesel‑powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm‑water systems, irrigation, roadways, and related structures.
• Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices, and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledgeable in City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Skilled in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel‑powered equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including grade‑all, backhoe, scrap back, 10‑wheeler truck, box blade, broom tractor, vacuum/jetter truck, bush hog, slope mower, asphalt patch truck, bulldozer, cat loader, dump trucks, walking mobile excavator (spider), and flatbed truck.
• Ability to follow and give both oral and written directions.
• Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field.
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in sanitary sewer inspections or related work.
• Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) mandatory drug/alcohol testing required.

Physical Demands

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps; requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving on hands and knees or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending forward by bending leg or spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin and fingertips.
• Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers or palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels; receive detailed information.
• Pushing – using upper extremities to press against objects with force or thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word; convey detailed, important instructions accurately.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward or forward at the waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking – expressing ideas by spoken word; shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity – color, depth perception, field of vision; close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, and use of measurement devices.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities and back.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive reasoning.
• Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force, haul, or tug.
• Walking – on foot to accomplish tasks, over long distances or site to site.

Work Performed is Primarily

• Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

• Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents, chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
• Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on‑call hours.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industry: Government Administration