Job description
OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking an Apprentice Water Technician to join the Electric & Water Distribution division.
We are looking for a highly dependable, service and safety-oriented apprentice who enjoys working outdoors with an eagerness to learn and support our vision of being an innovative solutions leader and the partner of choice.
In this role, you will gain on-the-job experience by learning all aspects of the construction and maintenance of a potable water distribution system which includes pipe laying, water services, fire hydrants and metering until advancement in the journeyman job ladder to Water Technician III is accomplished.
OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.
The ideal candidate will have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess a current and valid Florida Driver’s License
- Ability to perform physical activities and/or perform work in extreme weather conditions
- Familiarity with materials, equipment, and water utility work methods (preferred)
- Familiarity with water, plumbing or mechanical systems (preferred)
- Use of the following equipment: (preferred)
- Trucks (e.g. 56000 GVRW, crew/dump trucks)
- Hydraulic equipment
- Mechanical tools/devices associated with water utility work
OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
- Competitive compensation
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
- Access to workout facilities at each location
- Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
- Free downtown parking
Salary Range: $17.30 per hour (Estimated $35,990 annually - will receive a review every 6 months)
Location: Gardenia
Job Purpose:
- Participate in a training program, which consists of most facets of water distribution work, both construction and maintenance skill sets; this training program will include, but is not limited to, , distribution, as designated by the supervisor;
- Participate in classroom studies, visual and audio programs, practical applications and other exercises as designated by the supervisor;
- Prepare materials and assist in construction / installation of water mains, services, meters, fire hydrants, valves,
- Prepare materials and assist in underground construction of various facets of the water distribution system including: mains, services, above ground meter assemblies and backflow devices;
- Operate all manner of crew truck’s, dump trucks, vacuum trailer, hydraulic / pneumatic equipment and mechanical tools/devices associated with water distribution work;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements:
- Familiarity with, but not limited to, the following:
- Knowledge of: mathematics to include graphic arithmetic, principles of mechanical concepts, reading comprehension
- Use of materials, equipment, and water utility work methods (preferred);
- Water / plumbing or mechanical systems (preferred);
- Use of the following equipment: (preferred)
- Trucks (e.g. 56000 GVRW, crew/dump trucks)
- Hydraulic equipment
- Mechanical tools/devices associated with water utility work
- Abilities to include:
- Taking direction and demonstrating an eagerness to learn.
- Completion of pre-requisite FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution Operator course)
- Wear and use various safety equipment (breathing apparatus, etc.)
- High school diploma or GED;
- Must possess a current and valid Florida Driver’s License
- Class A CDL learners permit within 3 months of hire
- Class A CDL driver’s license within 18 months of hire
OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled
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