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Field Technician II - D.O.Q - Water Distribution
Summary
Title:Field Technician II - D.O.Q - Water Distribution
ID:2024-0033
Location:Port St. Lucie, FL
Department:Operations
Description

Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission:
Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

  • Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
    • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Responsibilities:

Technical and manual labor position operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City’s Utility.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.  

  • Keeps the mission, vision and values of the client and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
  • Locate, install, repair and maintain water distribution lines and mains.
  • Install and set water meters; test large and small meters.
  • Tap water main and wastewater mains to be used for service lines. 
  • Install, repair, maintain/exercise and test fire hydrants, valves, and other devices.
  • Regular and punctual attendance.
  • Coordinate the maintenance and repair of low pressure STEP, lift stations, residential and commercial grinders, gravity sewer systems, manholes, and valves.
  • Check new tanks for leaks or other defects and assure correct installation of same. Check out pumps and alarm systems.
  • Inspect, maintain and repair low-pressure mains, force mains, gravity sewer laterals, clean outs, and service lines. TV service line laterals and report any potential problems.
  • Inspect connection (circuit breaker) for Building Department Certificate of Occupancy.
  • Work on high and low voltage equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance on City-owned property (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)
  • Perform duties as assigned through work orders. Answer customer service calls promptly and efficiently.
  • Train and instruct new staff members in established procedures and methods.
  • Required to go on twenty-four (24) hour rotation. May require announced or unannounced overtime or call-out to respond to emergency situations.
  • Maintain accurate records, perform computer data entry. 
  • Additional duties as required
  • THIS POSITION REQUIRES SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

Qualifications:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of standard electrical and mechanical tools and test equipment.
  • Proven mechanical ability as it relates to utility pumps, motors, and other appurtenances; proper use of tools and testing equipment, read and use charts and blueprints.
  • Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems.
  • Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices used in line construction.
  • Knowledge of routine grounds keeping maintenance.
  • Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties (mower, weed-eater, lopper, chain saw, etc.)
  • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  • Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
  • Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
  • Ability to stay centered when challenged.
  • Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by specialized mechanical training.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems.
  • Possession of a valid Florida CDL “A” Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement at the time of employment. (Requires maintenance of DOT physical requirements)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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.  
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors in adverse and extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain).The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.


State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with Company's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation.

I agree, and it is my intent, to sign this employment application by electronically submitting this document to the company. I understand that my signing and submitting this document in this fashion is the legal equivalent of having placed my handwritten signature on the submitted document.

Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options. 

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