Utility Technician - Lead

Work Objective

Performs advanced skilled, technical, and lead-worker duties involving the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the City's drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related infrastructure.

This classification serves as a working lead and provides day-to-day field leadership to Utility Systems Technicians and other personnel assigned to maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency response activities. The employee assists the Utility Systems Supervisor with coordinating daily work assignments, organizing field crews, monitoring work in progress, providing technical guidance and training, and ensuring assigned work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with City standards and established procedures.

The Utility Systems Lead Technician is distinguished from the Utility Systems Technician III by the regular responsibility for leading and coordinating the work of assigned employees and serving as the lead worker on field activities. The position is distinguished from the Utility Systems Supervisor in that it does not normally have responsibility for formal employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, hiring, budgeting, or other administrative supervisory functions.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Utility Systems Supervisor with considerable latitude in the use of initiative, independent judgment, and technical expertise in carrying out assigned field operations.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Serves as a working lead for crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the City's drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related infrastructure.
• Leads assigned field crews and provides day-to-day direction regarding work methods, job-site activities, equipment use, safety, and completion of assigned work.
• Assists the Utility Systems Supervisor with coordinating daily work assignments and identifying the personnel, equipment, materials, and resources necessary to complete assigned work.
• Performs advanced skilled work associated with the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water distribution and wastewater collection system components, including mains, valves, hydrants, meters, service lines, manholes, backflow prevention devices, and related infrastructure.
• Reviews work assignments, plans, drawings, utility locations, and field conditions and determines appropriate field methods, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned work.
• Leads field activities associated with planned and emergency water and wastewater system repairs, shutdowns, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Provides on-site technical guidance, instruction, and training to Utility Systems Technicians regarding proper construction, maintenance, repair, equipment operation, and work methods.
• Ensures assigned field activities are performed in accordance with established safety practices and procedures, including excavation and trenching, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, traffic control, and equipment operation requirements.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work to ensure assignments are performed in accordance with work orders, plans, specifications, City standards, and established procedures and makes appropriate field adjustments as necessary.
• Operates heavy equipment, specialized vehicles, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, tools, and other equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Completes and reviews work orders, equipment and vehicle inspection records, field reports, inspection logs, sketches, measurements, and other documentation associated with assigned field activities.
• Performs the full range of duties of Utility Systems Technician III and actively participates with assigned crews in construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response activities.

SUPERVISION

Serves as a lead worker and provides day-to-day field direction, technical guidance, and training to Utility Systems Technicians and other assigned personnel. Assigns and coordinates work within established work assignments and provides feedback to the Utility Systems Supervisor regarding work performance, training needs, safety concerns, and operational issues.

This classification does not normally exercise formal supervisory authority regarding employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, hiring, termination, or other personnel actions. Such responsibilities remain with the Utility Systems Supervisor and appropriate management personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a combination of four or more years of progressively skilled experience in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including experience performing advanced skilled duties and providing field leadership or direction to other employees; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience.

This is a senior-level lead-worker classification that performs highly skilled technical duties and provides field leadership to assigned crews. Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess:

• Level II Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the State of Florida.
• Wastewater Collection System Operator Class II certification.
• Backflow Tester and Repair Certification.
• Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum of 8320 hours of applicable water, sewer, and underground systems experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and utility drawings and to assemble and repair pipes, valves, fittings, and related system components.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other City personnel regarding utility system maintenance, construction, and capital improvement projects and to provide field measurements, sketches, drawings, and technical information as required.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, track excavators, asphalt rollers, cranes, and applicable hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and tools.
• Applicable OSHA training and certifications related to trenching and excavation, permit-required confined spaces, lockout/tagout (LOTO), bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA 10-Hour training or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the experience, technical knowledge, judgment, communication skills, and leadership ability necessary to effectively lead assigned field crews and coordinate work activities with minimal direction.

May be required to obtain and maintain additional industry certifications based on area of assignment. Regular attendance is required.

Physical Requirements

Depending on assignment, duties may involve moderate physical activity, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 80 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment as necessary.

Environmental Requirements

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, noise, fumes, dirt, or other environmental factors associated with law enforcement operations.

Sensory Requirements

Duties require manual dexterity, visual acuity, hearing acuity, color recognition, and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Emergency Response and Essential Employee Statement

All City employees share responsibility for emergency response activities. While not all positions may be designated as essential during emergency events, employees may be subject to recall at any time to support emergency operations. Such assignments may require irregular work hours, work at alternate locations, and the performance of duties outside the normal scope of responsibilities under physically and operationally demanding conditions.

Preference may be given to qualified current City employees. Positions are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The City of Marco Island is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the City. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment or selection process should notify the Human Resources Department.

The City of Marco Island offers a wide range of employee benefits. Below is a brief summary of the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.

City of Marco Island Employees participates in a Cafeteria-Style benefits plan. The cost of any benefit chosen by the employee is deducted from each paycheck.

Health Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type health insurance plan provided by Cigna. The City pays 85% and the Employee pays 15% of the premiums.

Dental Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type dental insurance plan provided by The Standard.

Vision Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type vision insurance plan provided by The Standard.

Supplemental Insurance: The City currently offers 4 types of supplemental insurance provided by AFLAC.

Life Insurance and AD&D: The City offers an voluntary $50,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy for employees.

Additional Life Insurance: The City offers Additional Life in units of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The minimum amount you can elect is $10,000. Employees can elect up to $80,000 with no medical questions. Spouse coverage is available in units of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000, but not to exceed 50 percent of your Additional Life coverage. Employees may also elect $10,000 of Dependents Life insurance for eligible children.

Short-term Disability: The City offers a short-term disability benefit that would provide a weekly benefit of 60% of $1,667 of your insured pre-disability earnings reduced by deductible income. The plan maximum weekly benefit is $1,000 and minimum is $15. The benefit waiting period is 30 days (accidental injury and other disabilities) the period of time that you must be continuously disabled before benefits become payable.

Long-term Disability: The City offers a long-term disability benefit that would provide 60% of covered salary after the employee is disabled for six months. The premium for this insurance is .54 percent of salary. For example: calculate monthly salary x .54 ÷ 100 = monthly premium.

Retirement Savings: The City contributes 6.5% of base earnings to a 401a retirement savings plan for non-bargaining unit employees. Vesting after 5 years of employment.

For IAFF bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 175 Pension Plan.

For FOP bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 185 Pension Plan.

Deferred Compensation Plan: The City offers a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement savings plan for its employees. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.

Medical and Dependent-Care Savings Accounts: The City offers two types of pre-tax savings accounts that can be used to reimburse the employee for qualified medical or dependent-care expenses not covered under any other benefit. Any funds deposited must be spent by the end of the plan year each year or they are forfeited. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.

Paid Time Off: Employees earn 160 hours off per year during their first two year of employment. This increases to 176 hours after the beginning of your third year.

Holidays: Employees earn 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday that can be used at the employee discretion.

Educational Assistance: The City will reimburse up to $1,500 per year for employees seeking higher education who meet certain grade requirements.

O****ther Leave: The City offers Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Non-FMLA Leave, and Bereavement Leave.

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SOME RESTRICTIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY.