Underground Utilities Technician , or II, or III

Position: Underground Utilities Technician I, or II, or III
About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Open Until Filled)

Open until filled.

Department Name

Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure

Job Specifications

Underground Utilities Technician I:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is entry level, manual labor in the construction, operation and maintenance activities of water distribution and/or wastewater collection designed to provide the knowledge, skill, and experience required for licensure in wastewater collections or water distribution and progression to Underground Utilities Technician II. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct observation and supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from that of higher classes by its lack of requirement for technical skills and its emphasis on learning water and/or wastewater distribution construction, operation, and maintenance activities.

Over a designated period, training and work assignments become more complex and incumbents must satisfactorily demonstrate the higher-level knowledge, abilities and skills acquired.

Underground Utilities Technician II:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is skilled labor and technical work performing the physical tasks in construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution, and wastewater collection, facilities, and systems. Positions allocated to this classification work under more general direct observation and supervision. Incumbents of designated positions are often required to exercise independent judgment in dealing with individual customers. Work in this class is distinguished from that of higher classes and from lower classes by the level of technical responsibility assigned to the job class incumbent.

Over a designated period, training and work assignments become more complex and incumbents must satisfactorily demonstrate the higher-level knowledge, abilities and skills acquired.

Underground Utilities Technician III:

MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is highly skilled and technical work wherein incumbents use the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired at the lower level Underground Technician job classifications to: (1) expertly perform specific duties or a combination of the duties of the lower classifications in water and/or wastewater, when assigned; (2) operate specialized or highly complex equipment requiring high operator proficiency; or (3) perform specialized duties on equipment requiring manufacturer certification.

Position incumbents are engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water distribution, and/or wastewater collection facilities and systems. Positions allocated to this classification work under general supervision and are given general work requirements. Work in this class is distinguished from that of lower classes by the level of technical responsibility assigned to the job class incumbents and their ability to work with limited direction during the absence of the supervisor.

Class incumbents are expected to exercise considerable independent judgment…