Service Technician - Water Distribution

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　　Service Technician - Water Distribution

　　Salary

　　$24.01 - $30.58 Hourly

　　Location

　　Fort Myers (Detar Warehouse), FL

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time Regular

　　Job Number

　　06881OD

　　Department

　　Utilities

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Internally known as a Trades Worker, this is highly skilled and advanced technical level trades work performing complex repairs and maintenance of the water distribution infrastructure.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Repair, installation, and replacement of water lines ranging from 1 inch to 36 inches, water valves, fire hydrants, and water meters.

　　Operate various types of light and heavy equipment, such as track hoes, backhoes, loaders, vac con trucks, dump trucks, etc.

　　Ability to troubleshoot and maintain the Water Distribution infrastructure.

　　Operate various hand tools associated with the specific task within this trade.

　　Education, Experience, Licensing

　　Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and six months of work experience in public utilities, such as water, sewer, natural gas, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, or telecommunication installation or closely related experience.

　　Possession of a valid Class E driver's license with an acceptable driving record and possession of a valid Florida Class A Commercial Learners Permit with Tanker endorsement is required prior to receiving an offer of employment.

　　Must obtain a Florida Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire or employment will end.

　　The Utilities Department will assist with obtaining the Class A CDL license with a Tanker endorsement upon hire by providing the equipment and training required. The Utilities Department will cover all fees and costs associated with obtaining a commercial driver’s license.

　　Must complete and pass the DEP level 3 Water Distribution Operator training course and exam within two years of hire.

　　This position is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Will be required to work from blueprints and sketches, demonstrate skill in operating small machinery and/or hand tools used in the specific job, and communicate effectively with managers, other team members, and the public.

　　Ability to lift a 60lbs. and be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, reach, stoop, squat, and work in small spaces in extreme temperatures and ability to work and make decisions independently and without supervision.

　　The workdays and hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, plus emergency on-call rotation which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

　　Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

　　Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

　　Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

　　Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

　　For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

　　To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

　　Health Benefits:

　　• Medical Insurance

　　• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

　　• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

　　• Dental Insurance

　　• Vision Insurance

　　• Flexible Spending Accounts

　　• Medical Reimbursement Account

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

　　• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

　　• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

　　• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

　　• Optional Life Insurance

　　• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

　　• Short-Term Disability

　　• Sick Leave Pool

　　• Flu vaccinations

　　• Wellness Programs

　　Financial Benefits:

　　• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

　　• Two Retirement Plan Options:

　　1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

　　2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

　　• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

　　• Financial Savings/Management Programs

　　• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

　　• Employee Leave Benefits

　　• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

　　• Paid Sick Leave

　　• Paid Vacation Leave

　　• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

　　• Family and Medical Leave

　　• Military Family & Medical Leave

　　• Educational Leave

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

　　United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

　　Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

　　Educational Assistance

　　Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

　　01

　　Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school/GED and six months of work experience in public utilities, such as water, sewer, natural gas, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, or telecommunication installation or closely related experience?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　If you responded "Yes" to the question above, please indicate which areas you possess experience:

　　Water

　　Sewer

　　Natural Gas

　　Irrigation

　　Plumbing

　　Electrical

　　Telecommunications

　　None of the above

　　03

　　Do you possess a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement?

　　Yes, I possess a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement.

　　No, but I do possess a Class A Commercial Driver Permit with Tanker Endorsement.

　　No, but I am able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver Permit with Tanker Endorsement prior to receiving an offer of employment.

　　No, I do not possess a Class A Commercial Driver Permit or License and I am unable to obtain prior to receiving an offer of employment.

　　04

　　Have you completed and passed the DEP level 3 Water Distribution Operator training course and exam?

　　Yes, I have completed and passed the DEP level 3 Water Distribution Operator training course and exam.

　　No, I have not completed nor passed the DEP level 3 Water Distribution Operator training course and exam, but I will be able to do so within two years of employment.

　　No, I have not completed nor passed the DEP level 3 Water Distribution Operator training course and exam and I am unable to do so within two years of employment.

　　05

　　The workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, plus emergency on-call rotation which includes nights, weekends and holidays.?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Lee County Government

　　Address

　　P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

　　Phone

　　(239) 533-2245

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