Utility Specialist II - Meters
Collier County, Naples, FL, United States
Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long‑term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Job Duties
Perform specialized maintenance work which involves meter maintenance and water utilities maintenance.
Perform various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; perform preventive maintenance on equipment; assemble and repair backflow devices; conduct cross‑connection control inspections of customers; repair or replace sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.
Respond to after‑hours emergency calls when scheduled for on‑call duty; determine needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determine need to request location of utility services.
Operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle and trailer.
Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensure availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiate requests for new or replacement materials.
Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, work orders, maintenance records, charts, time cards, leave requests, or other documents.
Operate a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED* required.
One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Fingerprinting required.
*General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).
Licenses & Certificates
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 System Operator License within 18 months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
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. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident‑by‑incident basis.
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NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Job Duties
Perform specialized maintenance work which involves meter maintenance and water utilities maintenance.
Perform various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; perform preventive maintenance on equipment; assemble and repair backflow devices; conduct cross‑connection control inspections of customers; repair or replace sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.
Respond to after‑hours emergency calls when scheduled for on‑call duty; determine needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determine need to request location of utility services.
Operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle and trailer.
Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensure availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiate requests for new or replacement materials.
Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, work orders, maintenance records, charts, time cards, leave requests, or other documents.
Operate a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED* required.
One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Fingerprinting required.
*General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).
Licenses & Certificates
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 System Operator License within 18 months of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
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. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident‑by‑incident basis.
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