GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is semi-skilled work in the installation and repair of water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves responsibility for the performance of semi-skilled duties assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and/or wastewater services and mains. The employee normally works under direct supervision, and all work is inspected in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lays water mains; installs hydrants, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; flushes lines; backfills around pipes; landscapes upon completion.
• Makes routine water taps; digs holes for taps; sets up tapping mechanism; makes tie-ins; installs water service lines and meters.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Yarns, pours and pounds lead; cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes; caulks joints.
• Operates related heavy equipment such as electric grinder, air compressor, jack hammer, acetylene torch, dump truck and boom truck; may operate backhoe.
• Perform helper duties for night time call out.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation, maintenance of water lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs emergency repairs on the water distribution system after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in stand-by duty.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited school or GED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
• Respiratory Protection Physical.
• Pulmonary Function.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Skill in the use of small hand tools and related equipment.
• Ability to learn the methods, practices and use of tools required for pipe, main service and water meter installation, testing, and repair.
• Ability to operate line locating equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
• Occupation does require repetitive motion such as movement of the wrists, hands, legs and/or fingers.
• The job risks exposure to some significant environmental hazards (entering confined spaces, chemical, electrical, mechanical, height, and heat), bright/dim light, inside and outside environmental conditions, asbestos containing materials and noise levels.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth, perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

• NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 3.12%

Employer 15.64%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocation