What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Location Technician position at City of Palm Bay, FL?
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent supplemented by specialized training and three (3) years of experience in water distribution, wastewater collection, engineering and/or GIS work. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record and maintain an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification preferred.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Accurately verify and identify utility mains and appurtenances.
Operate and maintain line locating and other equipment as it relates to job functions.
Physically excavate utility mains and related appurtenances utilizing hand tools.
Properly set up and maintain Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) as required for safe operation of job duties.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other utility locators, field engineers and contractors.
Attend pre-construction and engineering inspection meetings as required.
Interpret and complete work order forms and locate tickets on a digital platform.
Prepares records and reports as required.
Exercise system valves as required.
Physically remove/replace manhole lids to verify size and condition of manhole and to verify size, type and depth of main/lateral.
May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekend and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other work as required.
The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
This position is covered under the NAGE Blue Collective Bargaining Agreement
Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.
Holidays: 10 holidays,1 birthday holiday and 1 anniversary holiday.
Paid Leave: Accrue 96 hours of vacation per year, accrued hours increase after 5 years of service based on years of service. Accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year.
Tuition Reimbursement: Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)
Salary : $250,000
