Utility Service Worker

Essential duties include: Opens and closes trenches. Performs maintenance and repair work on sewer mains, manholes, valves, hydrants, broken water lines and force mains. Operates various equipment such as a boring (mole) machine to install water services. Drives a service/crew truck as needed to perform assigned duties. Restores the ground around roadways and rights-of-way to their original condition by backfilling, replacing sod, etc. Operates tamping and compaction equipment to compact backfill. Keeps job site clean and vehicles/equipment in good working order. Obtains supplies from the warehouse and keeps the work truck stocked with required supplies. Assists in traffic control around job sites. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include: Ability to work during inclement weather conditions. Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work to include, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities. Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and maps. Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing. Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting, etc.) for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades. Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect oneself and others. Basic knowledge of DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.

Minimum qualifications include: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. One (1) year of maintenance or construction experience is preferred. Valid Driver's License A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical demands include: Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 25+ lbs., Push/Pull: 26+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit. Frequently - Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive. Constantly - Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less. Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk.

Work environment includes: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions. This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment). This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances. The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/Action Employer.

Benefits: Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City. For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department. Work/Life Integration: 12 Days of Paid Time Off 12 Days of Paid Sick leave– 6 may be used for family 12 Days of Paid Holidays Birthday Leave Bereavement Leave Military Leave Social Event Outings Employee Assistance Program Health & Wellness: Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available) Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium) Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members) Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19) Vision Benefits Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation) Wellness Incentive Program Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA Financial Wellness: General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation) Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000) Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City) Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City) Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement Job Stability & Security