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Brevard County

Utility System Specialist Trainee - County Wide (North/Central/South)

Brevard County, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Overview Department:

Utility Services Department |

Organizational Unit:

County Water and Wastewater

Position Type:

Permanent |

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Open Until Filled. Salary range: $18.21 to $20.03 hourly. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Positions are available in the North, Central, and South areas of the County. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with standby, overtime, and holidays as needed. Performs entry-level service work assisting with the repair, installation, and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility system lines and lift stations.

Requirements Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), plus six (6) months of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repair and/or maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Florida driver\'s license and maintain it during employment. Must be physically capable of properly wearing and utilizing all required PPE, including respiratory protection. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Basic Flagger certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must successfully complete, within eighteen (18) months of employment, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operator Level 3 license OR a Wastewater Collection Technician Level 3 certification from FW&PCOA or another approved agency, and maintain said license/certification during the term of employment. Must successfully complete all Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees within nine (9) months of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Responsibilities Perform entry-level service work assisting with the repair, installation, and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility system lines and lift stations.

Physical Requirements Physical Activities / Traits

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

The employee must be able to:

Lift 50 lbs or more

Carry 50 lbs or more

Push 50 lbs or more

Pull 50 lbs or more

In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

Stand 5 - 8 hours

Walk 5 - 8 hours

Sit 5 - 8 hours

Drive 5 - 8 hours

The employee must repetitively perform:

Fine manipulation; Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping

The employee must be able to:

Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Stoop

The employee must have:

Color perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech

Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A

Working Conditions

Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.); Cold; Dampness or chilly conditions; Heat; High humidity; Dusty conditions; Moving objects or vehicles; Noisy conditions; Ladders or scaffolding; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Chemicals or solvents; Electricity; Water on feet; Fumes, smoke, gases or flames; Grease; Hazardous materials; Lawn grasses, plants; Oils; Poor lighting; Poor ventilation; Silica, fiberglass; Vibrations; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works closely with others

Other working conditions: N/A

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role as provided.

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