COLLECTIONS & DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN

**MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT AVONPARK.CITY/JOBS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED**

NATURE OF WORK:

The technician works on the installation and maintenance of the municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems. In this class, employees are engaged in the construction and repair of water and wastewater mains and attendant devices. Work includes connection of fittings, excavation for the installation of lines, placement, removal, and minor repair to water meters, and water pressure testing as required. On most assignments, the employee has little supervision; however, work is assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in installing and servicing water mains; cement fittings, placing barricades; excavate trenches for water main placement; apply temporary patches to street surfaces following repair.

· Responsible for accurately maintaining daily paperwork and record-keeping

· Repairs and installs water mains, valves, fittings, water services, meters (water & electric), wet taps, line stopping, and any other appurtenances to the distribution system.

· Repairs and maintains valves and fire hydrants

· Assists in locating valves and utility lines

· Installs, exchanges water meters, and electric meters

· Operates various hand and power tools; operate heavy equipment

· Performs non-skilled level facilities maintenance and cleaning

· Assists in the placement of M.O.T.

· Assists and supports customers in making minor plumbing repairs

· Inspects and answer customer complaints

· Performs other work as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Required to take on-call duty on a rotating basis for after-hours emergencies and services.

· Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license. CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain within 6 months.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Must be familiar with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and digging.

· Must be able to utilize various construction tools and equipment

· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to use light and heavy equipment and hand and power tools

· Ability to use and understand voltage and amperage meters

· Ability to climb ladders and work in enclosed below ground level areas

· Ability to learn about pumping stations and related equipment

· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to tow/maneuver small and medium-sized trailers

· Ability to traverse about a variety of city job sites with reasonable accommodation

· Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces

· Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as hand, power, and small engine tools repetitively or continuously

EDUCATION:

· High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.

· Water or Wastewater license/certificate (DOE) preferred, or required to obtain one within 18 months from the date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, etc.

· Occasional heavy work requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and reposition objects.

· Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one’s surroundings, and the ability to communicate and exchange information with others effectively

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

· Hazardous conditions: flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting and related hazards.

· Stressful situations.

BENEFITS:
The City offers a wide range of benefits to its employees to include vacation, sick, and holiday time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, retirement in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) as well as Nationwide Pre and Post Tax retirement options. Please contact Human Resources at 1-863-452-4406 if you have any questions about the carriers and cost.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:

As a condition of employment, City of Avon Park employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The City of Avon Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact Human Resources (863‐452‐4406). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to determine if reasonable accommodation can be provided. Preference will be given to preference‐eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Disabled/Veteran.

The City of Avon Park is a drug-free workplace. This position may be subject to DOT pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Avon Park positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

Employment applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety. Applications are located at: www.avonpark.city/jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.13 - $24.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person