Central Lines Technician Trainee

Description Opportunity for Apprenticeship This is semi-skilled work in constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing of water mains, water services, fire hydrants, sewer mains, sewer laterals, manholes, force mains and valves. Report to Department Director or Designee. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Constructing and installing water and sewer mains and service lines: Assists in extending sewer and water mains to supply residential or commercial customers. Assists in the installation of Fire Hydrants. Completes repairs and maintains water and sewer mains and service lines: Repairs or replaces damaged manholes, sewer mains, sewer laterals and valves throughout the City. Completes repairs of water mains and service lines. Repairs or replaces damaged fire hydrants. Makes taps on water mains and sewer gravity mains. Equipment: Uses valve exercising equipment. Use or assist the backhoe, trencher, vac truck and crane truck operator. Uses pumps, concrete mixer, arrow board, air compressor, street saw and pneumatic or plate tamp. Safety Practices: Ensures work sites are safe by using proper advanced warning signs, cones and other safety equipment. Follows all safety policies and/or procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Maintenance: Completes routine service and maintenance to Service trucks, tools and equipment. Training: Attends various training classes offered internally or from an outside source. Radio Communication: Is responsible for relaying information from customers to field personnel, i.e., locates, water leaks, sewer spills, etc. Also assists field personnel via radio with questions from out in the field. Maintains records and log books. Standby Performs standby service on a regular rotating basis to complete emergency repairs. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, E.G. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc. 2 years related experience and/or training is preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a minimum of a "C" in Sewer Collections and a "3" in Water Distribution within a 12-month period. Must have CDL permit by first day of employment and obtain CDL license within 6 months of hire. Within six months of employment/promotion, must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" with tanker endorsement. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest. Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read a limited number of words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write and speak simple sentences as a means for basic communication. Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under immediate supervision, performs general assignments of work, with periodic check of performance by supervisor. PLANNING Limited responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance, and which would not only affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved but would also affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a slight degree. MENTAL DEMAND Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee. ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING Repetitive. Activities or duties using a pre-determined set of processes or directions coupled with nearby supervision. Learned things in situations where choice is simple or patterned. USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS Regular use of non-complex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines, etc.) ACCURACY Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make all necessary corrections. Errors would require a moderate amount of time to correct. PUBLIC CONTACT Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization. EMPLOYEE CONTACT Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision. SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED Basic: 10-Key, Database Word Processing/Typing PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell Regularly required to stand, walk, sit The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, Continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, Continuously lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration. Regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees. Health Insurance We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week. Dental Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage. Vision Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage. Life Insurance For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury. Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. Pet Insurance We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care. Employee Health & Wellness Center The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching. Voluntary Cancer Insurance For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer. Supplemental Critical Care Insurance Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke. Supplemental Accident Insurance Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission. Legal Plan Insurance Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring. Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare. Direct Deposit Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City. Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll. Discounts - Theme Park Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services. Holidays and Paid Time off The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details. Retirement Plan All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience. Training Programs The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees. Tuition Reimbursement All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area (data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.)? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record OR if you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment? Yes No 04 Do you understand and agree that within six months of employment/promotion, you must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License, Class "B" with tanker endorsement? Yes No 05 Do you understand you must obtain a CDL permit by the first day of employment? Yes No 06 Do you understand and agree that you must obtain a minimum of a "C" in Sewer Collections and a "3" in Water Distribution within a 12-month period? Yes No 07 Please select which best describes your level of related experience. Less than 2 years 2 years 3 years 4 years or more 08 Do you understand and agree that you must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (151 SE Osceola Avenue) using Map Quest if you are hired? Yes No 09 If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below: 10 I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work. Yes No Required Question Employer City of Ocala Address 110 SE Watula Ave City Hall, 3rd Floor Ocala, Florida, 34471 Phone 352-629-8359 Website https://www.ocalafl.gov/