This is skilled work related to the installation, inspection, testing and repair of backflow preventers, surveys of new and existing customer facilities serviced by the City of Cocoa Utilities Department for potential and actual cross connections, scheduled inspections of premises, and testing and repair of backflow prevention devices. Employees must have general knowledge of various maintenance and construction tasks. Requires heavy manual work. Performs general underground utility related work requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, electronic and mechanical test equipment, construction equipment with frequent use of light-duty automotive equipment, and occasional use of medium- to heavy-duty automotive equipment. Responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment used. Employee provides detailed written reports and receives written or oral instructions and performs work under the supervision of the Distribution Superintendent, Assistant Distribution Superintendent or a Supervisor II. Operates light- to heavy-duty trucks, electronic and mechanical test equipment for backflow preventers; Tests and repairs backflow preventers; Keeps records of all backflow devices, repair and test data. Verifies that all customers are complying with the City of Cocoa and State of Florida requirements. Employee must interact directly with customers. May be required to operate power saws, small and large tapping machines, tractor/loader and other equipment used in underground utility related work. Assists Crew Leader, Supervisor II and maintenance personnel with preventive and constructive maintenance projects. Performs janitorial work such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, vacuuming and general cleanup. Installs water and sewer mains, service lines, meters and fire hydrants. Performs landscape restoration involving asphalt, concrete and sod. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS
Knowledge of Federal, State and local rules and regulations regarding cross connections. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in test and repair of backflow preventers, pipeline construction and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of general safety rules, traffic control regulations, trench excavations, and precautions to be taken when working near other utilities (electric, gas, telephone, etc.). Ability to operate light- to heavy-duty trucks, tapping machines, air and hydraulic equipment and related construction equipment. Ability to read maps and blueprints. Ability to enter and retrieve data on computer. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions without close supervision. Physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to provide detailed written reports. Must effectively interact with customers. Use of electronic and mechanical backflow preventer test equipment, electronic pipe, cable and valve locating equipment. Skilled in test and repair of backflow preventers and in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
Constant light lifting, light carrying, use of fingers and both hands, pushing, walking, standing, driving trucks and operating tractor/loader, mowers, power saw, mudhog pumps. Very frequent moderate lifting, moderate carrying, use of depth perception. Frequent heavy lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulders, use of good near and distant vision, good hearing, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Must be able to dig with shovel, use probing rod and climb into and out of excavations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered for this position.
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BACK-FLOW TECHNICIAN - UTILITIES / WATER FIELD OPERATIONS
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