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Job Details

Water Resources Technician I
Employer

Town of Palm Beach

Salary

$22.68 - $36.31 Hourly

Location

FL 33401, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

2024-12-04

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

12/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Starting Salary
The starting rate of pay is the minimum of the salary range. Exceptions to the starting rate of pay based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualifications may occur and require approval by the Director of People & Culture (HR) and/or Town Manager. The starting salary rate may not exceed the midpoint of the range ($59,569).

General Statement of Job

The Town of Palm Beach is an internationally acclaimed destination known worldwide for its extraordinary beauty, small-town charm, and exceptional service standards. Our residents are some of the world's most influential people and they choose Palm Beach to call home because of the amazing quality of life. The Town is seeking a key position to perpetuate its values, of excellence and reliability in this one-of-a-kind setting. 

Do you share these values? Are you ready for the challenge? Come be part of our team! 

The Town of Palm Beach employees are driven by the vision to deliver the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured. The employees of the Town commit to and are guided by the following values:

•    Respect for everyone;

•    Highest ethical standards;

•    Cooperation and teamwork;

•    Commitment to quality;

•    Spirit of innovation;

•    Open and timely communication; and

•    Personal responsibility and accountability.

 

If you share these values, apply to join our team. 


Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs sanitary and storm sewer systems, pumping stations, and related structures; operates light and heavy equipment, including but not limited to Jet trucks, TV Inspection equipment, portable power equipment and hand tools.

The starting rate of pay is based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum requirements. 

Essential Functions

  • Inspects, maintains and/or repairs sewer systems to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
  • Maintains inspection and activity records; checks and cleans equipment and tools. 
  • Drives trucks of various sizes and weights while loading, hauling, and unloading various materials and equipment.
  • Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and pipe cleaning, pumping station and pipe repair.
  • Operates various power equipment and hand tools used in the sewer division.
  • Operates video equipment in order to check sewer mains.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of prior experience in construction and maintenance-related to sewers, manholes, pump stations and collection systems operations.
  • Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Class B Florida State CDL License with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
  • Required to respond to emergency calls after-hours and on holidays.
  • Knowledge and ability to operate CCTV inspection equipment for Sanitary and Storm Main Lines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Required knowledge of the tools, equipment, pumps, basic traffic control and methods used in sewer maintenance work; including, pumps, compressors, generators, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radios, sewer video equipment, safety equipment, or similarly related field.

This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis which is eligible for overtime.

The Town of Palm Beach offers a compressive benefits package that includes health, prescription, dental and other supplementary benefits.  Refer to the General Employees Benefits page and Retirement Guide for more information on these programs.

01
Do you possess a valid Florida Driver License or have the ability to obtain same within 30 days of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Which best describes your experience in construction and maintenance related to sewers, manholes, pump stations and collection systems operations?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
04
Based on the experience referenced above, which employer(s) did you achieve the experience with and briefly describe your experience. Include this employer on your e-application.
05
Do you possess knowledge and ability to operate CCTV inspection equipment for Sanitary and Storm Main Lines?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered that you have previous experience, please briefly describe here and be sure that such experience is included on your e-application in greater detail.
07
Do you possess a Class B Florida State CDL License with Tanker endorsement or have ability to obtain same within 6 months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Town of Palm Beach

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