Pasco Police Department
Utility Worker I/Trainee
Pasco Police Department, Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States, 33545
Utility Worker I/Trainee
Start your career with Pasco County Utilities as a Utility Worker I/Trainee! Employees in this class earn experience performing a variety of manual labor tasks related to the operation and maintenance of Pasco County Utilities infrastructure. Responsibilities include unskilled to limited semiskilled work assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the County’s Wastewater Collection and Transmission Systems. This position requires routine on‑call duty.
General Description Pasco County provides a possible five‑year career path: Utility Worker I/Trainee → Utility Worker II → Utility Worker III → Wastewater System Tech III → Wastewater System Tech II → Wastewater System Tech I, provided certifications, licenses, experience, and performance requirements are met.
Essential Job Functions
Assist with installation, maintenance, and repairs of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities.
Respond to service requests and emergency callouts for repairs of routine and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption.
Complete assigned daily work orders on a laptop or mobile device using asset management software.
GPS wastewater assets, evaluate, coordinate, and repair collection service laterals.
Install new collection connections to lots, ensuring proper fall for unobstructed flow.
Investigate customer complaints regarding utilities systems, document findings, and take corrective action.
Locate, record, and update information on wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves to aid in isolation of leaks and breaks.
Maintain an adequate stock of materials on assigned vehicle for efficient repairs and new connections.
Take on‑call duty on a rotating basis to respond to after‑hour and weekend call outs.
Interact with public contractors and vendors in an effective, professional manner.
Accurately complete daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrate commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to a schedule of availability.
Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
Perform other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of tools, fittings, and cleaning out lines.
Ability to drive a truck.
Operate line‑clearing equipment and pumps.
Use a variety of hand and power tools.
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Accurately complete records, documents, and reports.
Interact professionally and courteously with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Minimum Requirements
High School graduation or acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Physical ability to lift/move up to 80 pounds, bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk frequently; ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse conditions; ability to perform strenuous labor for extended periods.
Must possess valid Florida driver’s license.
Promoted to Utility Worker II after six months with completion of Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, CPR training, FEMA Course 100, and FEMA Course 700.
ADA Statement:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Drug‑Free Workplace:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency, and may be temporarily assigned duties outside the normal scope of their position.
Veterans Preference:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA‑7, Pasco County BCC gives preference to veterans who are eligible.
Equal Opportunity – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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General Description Pasco County provides a possible five‑year career path: Utility Worker I/Trainee → Utility Worker II → Utility Worker III → Wastewater System Tech III → Wastewater System Tech II → Wastewater System Tech I, provided certifications, licenses, experience, and performance requirements are met.
Essential Job Functions
Assist with installation, maintenance, and repairs of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities.
Respond to service requests and emergency callouts for repairs of routine and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption.
Complete assigned daily work orders on a laptop or mobile device using asset management software.
GPS wastewater assets, evaluate, coordinate, and repair collection service laterals.
Install new collection connections to lots, ensuring proper fall for unobstructed flow.
Investigate customer complaints regarding utilities systems, document findings, and take corrective action.
Locate, record, and update information on wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves to aid in isolation of leaks and breaks.
Maintain an adequate stock of materials on assigned vehicle for efficient repairs and new connections.
Take on‑call duty on a rotating basis to respond to after‑hour and weekend call outs.
Interact with public contractors and vendors in an effective, professional manner.
Accurately complete daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrate commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to a schedule of availability.
Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
Perform other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of tools, fittings, and cleaning out lines.
Ability to drive a truck.
Operate line‑clearing equipment and pumps.
Use a variety of hand and power tools.
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Accurately complete records, documents, and reports.
Interact professionally and courteously with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Minimum Requirements
High School graduation or acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Physical ability to lift/move up to 80 pounds, bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk frequently; ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse conditions; ability to perform strenuous labor for extended periods.
Must possess valid Florida driver’s license.
Promoted to Utility Worker II after six months with completion of Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, CPR training, FEMA Course 100, and FEMA Course 700.
ADA Statement:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Drug‑Free Workplace:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency, and may be temporarily assigned duties outside the normal scope of their position.
Veterans Preference:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA‑7, Pasco County BCC gives preference to veterans who are eligible.
Equal Opportunity – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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