Public Works Technician

Salary: $15.91 - $33.14 Hourly

Location : Titusville, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-067

Department: Public Works - 1501

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

Closing Date: 6/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: LIUNA

JOB SUMMARY

This is unskilled or semi-skilled labor in the construction and maintenance activities of Public Works in the Stormwater Division or responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of various equipment used in Public Works. Employee may be required to operate a variety of small to heavy construction equipment and to perform laboring duties. Level at time of hiring is dependent upon meeting education and experience requirements.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. THE SALARY SHOWN IN THE JOB POSTING IS THE FULL RANGE FOR THIS POSITION FROM ENTRY TO LATER IN CAREER.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Pay Grades:

Public Works Technician I: L14

Public Works Technician II: L15

Public Works Technician III: L16

Public Works Technician IV: L17

Public Works Technician V: L18

Level I Technicians (Depending on Assignment):

• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the collection of refuse and recycling; transportation construction, repair, and maintenance; grounds and right-of-way maintenance; pavement marking installation, sign installation, assisting in various lighting and/or traffic signal maintenance operations; painting, HVAC filter changes, replacement of light bulbs

• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the construction and maintenance activities of the water distribution, wastewater collection or reclaimed distribution systems.

• Perform a variety of manual labor tasks that may include, but are not limited to the following: assisting in maintenance and construction of sewer force mains, gravity sanitary sewer mains and service laterals, water distribution mains, service lines and meters; repair and replacement of fire hydrants, valves and manholes; repairing of asphalt surfaces and/or setting forms, finishing concrete, and laying brick; planting/ trimming lawns, shrubs, and trees, etc.

• Perform manual and semi-skilled laboring tasks related to the construction and maintenance activities of the water production and water reclamation systems.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on City vehicles, mechanical equipment and other machinery. This includes changing fluids and filters, checking brakes and electrical equipment, and making repairs as necessary.

• Adjusts and repairs charging systems and cooling systems. In addition, corrects faulty air conditioning systems. Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, and front and rear axle assemblies.

• Repairs hydraulic cylinders in trucks and lines to main valves. Also repairs hydraulics on heavy equipment, repairing air leaks and main valves.

• Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up or delivering vehicles, parts, or supplies and receiving, loading and transporting materials and equipment to and from job site.

• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

• Receives and interprets various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, daily work reports, confined space entry sheets, warehouse order sheets, material safety data sheets, architectural drawings, electrical drawings, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, other departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed, to coordinate safe work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Progressive job functions for Level II through V:

• Utilizes and operates varying sizes of small, medium and heavy equipment such as: cranes, boom truck, backhoe, skid steer, dump truck, wheel loader, front-end loader, side-loader, grappler, etc.

• Operates heavy equipment and machinery such as air hammer, sewer cleaning machine, ditching machine, boom truck and various types of tapping machines and pipe cutters.

• Reports needs for equipment repair/maintenance.

• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

• Functions as lead worker; assigns and reviews work of other team members; trains other personnel; manage and monitor contract staff; coordinates with other departments to discuss matters relating to transportation construction, maintenance and repair.

• Performs skilled labor and heavy equipment operation tasks related to collection of refuse and recycling.

• Provides leadership and knowledgeable guidance to crew members.

• Verify and identify utility mains and appurtenances through the use of electronic detection equipment, grid maps, drawings, as-builts, etc., for City of Titusville crews, contractors, engineers, developers, customers, other utilities, etc.

• Respond to, analyze and resolve problems associated with leak detection through the use of electronic detection equipment. Respond to, evaluate and analyze customer concern calls regarding flow or pressure tests, customer complaints, and etc.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants, i.e. cleaning, painting, repair, replacement and/or lubrication of nozzles, caps, operating nuts, stems, gaskets, chains, etc. Performs inspection and testing of fire hydrants to ensure proper operation and to itemize deficiencies, as well as fire flow testing to establish flow capabilities and locate flow deficiencies.

• Operation of distribution, transmission and raw valves to ensure proper position and operation. Performs valve box maintenance and adjustments.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on air release valves.

• Identify and resolve utility conflicts through verbal discussions, office research and field investigation.

• Operates the following: paint machine; magnetic utility locators; hand and power tools; small equipment such as walk-behind saws, chain saws, pole saws, tampers, fire hydrants; air compressors and generators.

• Performs lead semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to transportation construction, repair, and maintenance; leads construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, and other installations; fabricate a variety of traffic control information and street signs; collects data for sign replacement; and converts complex paving measurements.

• Operates the following: small equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, pole saws, weed eaters; backhoes, bush hogs, dump trucks, slope mowers, grapple trucks, and skid steer

• Fabricates, installs, replaces, resets, repairs, and maintains road/street traffic signs and specialty signs.

• Produces signs using desktop computer and sign making software; presses sign facia/backing to sign blanks using roller press; cuts letters for signs using letter cutter and printer; drills mounting holes in signs; attaches signs to poles.

• Lays out and paints road markings such as center lines and parking lot stripes, using paint striper.

• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in sign production/installation or other department projects, which may include a sign/step van, dump truck, asphalt compactor, letter cutter, roller press, paint striper, pressure washer, drill press, concrete/asphalt saw, jig saw, post hole digger, shovel, spade, pick axe, and mechanic tools.

• Maintains a current knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to road sign specifications, such as sign size/color, placement height, visibility, and placement on right-of-ways.

• Installs, maintains, relocates and repairs electronic traffic control devices and street lighting fixtures.

• Repairs transformer, motors, starter, generators and other electrical devices.

• As required, installs wiring and electrical systems in municipal buildings and facilities.

• Sets up Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), which includes barricades, cones, arrow boards, etc.

• Assists in moving and storing office equipment and cleaning and maintaining buildings and facilities.

• Inspects and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, including but not limited to: checking and making appropriate adjustments, lubricating, performing fluid and filter changes, replacing components and lighting maintenance and repairs.

• Performs dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, rebuilding/replacing transmissions or rebuilding drive trains, carburetors, differentials, pumps and gear boxes.

• Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems, such as the following: ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, power windows, lighting systems, or horns.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, which may include the following: pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil . click apply for full job details