Utilities Distribution\Collection Tech II

- - The Town of Lady Lake is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process. You can request one by calling 352-751-1505. The Town is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Florida Statutes 440.101 and 440.102. Applicants and employees may be required to submit to drug testing at any time. Additionally, drug and alcohol testing of employees holding a CDL is conducted according to federal law and regulation. - ## Description - Skilled manual labor position performing repairs and maintenance on utilities collection and distribution systems. - ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Read, replace, clean and test water meters and water meter boxes. Assist in repair and maintenance of all aspects of the water, sewer, and reuse systems. Repair of utility lines and inspecting new construction. Responsible for completing daily work orders. Operate light to heavy equipment to include front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, and power tools, as needed. Diagnose issues and perform minor repairs, maintenance and service equipment. Maintains log of daily operations and activities. Assist other utilities staff as needed or as directed by supervisor. Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, natural disaster response, and on-call duties when needed. [These essential job functions are not to be construed as a statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.] - ## Minimum Qualifications - - Basic knowledge of field service repairs, repair parts, lift station operations, knowledge of tools and equipment; ability to perform some equipment maintenance. - Ability to work well with others, professionally and effectively communicates well with office staff and customers to assist in all phases of utilities, water and sewer operations. - General computer operating skills (typing correspondence, email, and memorandums). - Ability to use hand tools, possess some mechanical skills, ability to operate equipment, and perform accurate meter reading. - ## Education and Experience - - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency. - At least, one (1) year or more experience in the utilities operations field. - Experience in operation of small equipment and some equipment maintenance experience. [A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.] **LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:** - Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License. - Prefer Class “C” distribution Certificate issued by the State of Florida