Town of Lantana
Hiring Range:
Utility System Worker I: $19.908 - $24.885 per hour
Utility System Worker II: $21.936 -$27.42 per hour
Candidates may qualify for starting range of $21.936-$27.42 who possess a valid Class B CDL (plus a tanker endorsement); one year of wastewater, water, or commercial plumbing experience; Florida DEP Level “3” for Water Distribution or Level “C” Wastewater Collection Certificate.
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager, or designee, the employee in this position will perform skilled manual labor in the maintenance or construction tasks for water mains and services, sewer mains and laterals, streets, swales, stormwater mains, lift stations or in the water treatment plant, using a variety of heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools and other related equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.
Operates heavy equipment to install/repair water mains and services, fire hydrants, sewer mains, and laterals, and to clear blockages in sewer mains and laterals as well as in the stormwater system.
Maintain a suitable means of communication (i.e.: telephone, cell phone) with the manager and/or supervisor as well as the water treatment plant.
Maintains, installs, and repairs water meters. Locates leaks and breaks in underground piping systems and makes necessary repairs in the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems as required.
Repairs broken sidewalks, and roadways, replaces traffic signs, and makes repairs to public buildings as required.
Performs minor preventative mechanical maintenance functions on lift stations, water treatment plant, and vehicles; paints and maintains equipment.
Reads water meters and performs other related routine meter reading activities as required.
Performs utility locates.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of basic techniques and procedures used in general construction work.
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
Ability to follow oral directions.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and a variety of heavy equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual work for an extended period of time under varying conditions, including but not limited to hot and humid weather conditions.
Ability to complete and track National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater forms.
Ability to be on call for a week at a time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Town officials and the general public.
Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in general labor maintenance and repair work including operation of basic power and hand tools.
Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License. A Florida Class “B” CDL (plus a tanker endorsement) must be obtained within one year of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A condition of employment is that the employee must have and maintain suitable and dependable means of communications/transportation available whereby contacts can be made by management and staff for response to emergencies requiring expeditious corrective action.
Employee will be required to respond to all calls within 30 minutes.
Where emergency impacts the Town of Lantana, all employees are subject to work or return to duty as directed to ensure continuation and restoration of services, maintain safety and fulfill the Town’s responsibility to its citizens. Employee may be required to assist in duties unrelated to regular duties during emergencies.
Employee is subject to pre‑employment, random, and reasonable suspension drug testing under FL State Statute 440 Drug free workplace program requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting, 50 pounds and over
Occasional lifting of 100 pounds
Heavy carrying, 50 pounds and over
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Both legs required
Walking (8 hours)
Standing (2 hours)
Crawling, Climbing (occasionally)
Kneeling (frequently)
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or vehicle
Hearing (Aid Permitted)
Vision of at least 20/40 in each eye, corrective lenses may be worn.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outside
Excessive heat
Excessive Humidity
Excessive noise, intermittent
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Grease and oils
Working around machinery with moving parts
Working below ground
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Utility System Worker I: $19.908 - $24.885 per hour
Utility System Worker II: $21.936 -$27.42 per hour
Candidates may qualify for starting range of $21.936-$27.42 who possess a valid Class B CDL (plus a tanker endorsement); one year of wastewater, water, or commercial plumbing experience; Florida DEP Level “3” for Water Distribution or Level “C” Wastewater Collection Certificate.
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager, or designee, the employee in this position will perform skilled manual labor in the maintenance or construction tasks for water mains and services, sewer mains and laterals, streets, swales, stormwater mains, lift stations or in the water treatment plant, using a variety of heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools and other related equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.
Operates heavy equipment to install/repair water mains and services, fire hydrants, sewer mains, and laterals, and to clear blockages in sewer mains and laterals as well as in the stormwater system.
Maintain a suitable means of communication (i.e.: telephone, cell phone) with the manager and/or supervisor as well as the water treatment plant.
Maintains, installs, and repairs water meters. Locates leaks and breaks in underground piping systems and makes necessary repairs in the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems as required.
Repairs broken sidewalks, and roadways, replaces traffic signs, and makes repairs to public buildings as required.
Performs minor preventative mechanical maintenance functions on lift stations, water treatment plant, and vehicles; paints and maintains equipment.
Reads water meters and performs other related routine meter reading activities as required.
Performs utility locates.
Overtime may be required.
Knowledge of basic techniques and procedures used in general construction work.
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
Ability to follow oral directions.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and a variety of heavy equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual work for an extended period of time under varying conditions, including but not limited to hot and humid weather conditions.
Ability to complete and track National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater forms.
Ability to be on call for a week at a time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Town officials and the general public.
Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in general labor maintenance and repair work including operation of basic power and hand tools.
Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License. A Florida Class “B” CDL (plus a tanker endorsement) must be obtained within one year of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A condition of employment is that the employee must have and maintain suitable and dependable means of communications/transportation available whereby contacts can be made by management and staff for response to emergencies requiring expeditious corrective action.
Employee will be required to respond to all calls within 30 minutes.
Where emergency impacts the Town of Lantana, all employees are subject to work or return to duty as directed to ensure continuation and restoration of services, maintain safety and fulfill the Town’s responsibility to its citizens. Employee may be required to assist in duties unrelated to regular duties during emergencies.
Employee is subject to pre‑employment, random, and reasonable suspension drug testing under FL State Statute 440 Drug free workplace program requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting, 50 pounds and over
Occasional lifting of 100 pounds
Heavy carrying, 50 pounds and over
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Both legs required
Walking (8 hours)
Standing (2 hours)
Crawling, Climbing (occasionally)
Kneeling (frequently)
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or vehicle
Hearing (Aid Permitted)
Vision of at least 20/40 in each eye, corrective lenses may be worn.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outside
Excessive heat
Excessive Humidity
Excessive noise, intermittent
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Grease and oils
Working around machinery with moving parts
Working below ground
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