Construction Technician All Levels - Toho Water Authority : Job Details

Salary : $39,374.40 - $73,611.20 AnnuallyLocation : Kissimmee, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 00564Department: OperationsOpening Date: 12/27/2024Closing Date: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM EasternGeneral Description The purpose of this position is conduct manual and semi-skilled labor rehabilitating lift stations. This is accomplished by removing base 90's, pumps riser piping and valves. Removal of concrete sidewalks and slabs. Then re-install new base 90's pumps, riser pipe, check valves and other pumping equipment. Restoring the area by pouring concrete sidewalks and concrete pump pads, installing security fence around lift station site. Other duties include operating heavy equipment as well as operating a variety of hand and power tools.Salary:Apprentice Construction Technician: $18.93 $23.66 HourlyConstruction Technician I: $21.68 - $27.09 HourlyProgression to Construction Technician II & Sr. will be evaluated based on qualifications and years of experience:Construction Technician II: $24.82 - $33.08 HourlySr. Construction Technician: $26.55 - $35.39 HourlyEssential Functions Apprentice Construction Technician:

Removing concrete slabs with jack hammer and frontend loader, Removal of lift station wet well concrete cover with concrete saw. Build wooden forms to pour concrete sidewalks, driveways and pump pads.

Remove base 90's, saw cut 25' riser pipes, unbolt and remove check and gate valves from header pipe.

Installing base 90's, riser piping in wet well. Assemble header pipe to include check and gate valves, submersible pumps, and ARV's.

Operates Front end loader by completing pre-trip inspections; back filling open trench; loading dump trucks; disconnecting loader bucket; and evaluating project site and backfilling.

Set MOT along roadway and maintain daily.

Install water meter and backflow preventer and all other essential piping.

Construction Technician I:

Completing administrative and planning duties such as: ordering locates; filling out paperwork for right-of-way permitting material takeoffs; setting up bypass; setting up RTU floats; setting up vacuum trucks; injecting leaking wet wells; working under a schedule; contacting subcontractors; and verifying material deliveries.

Construction and labor duties such as, but not limited to: building header piping system; shoveling rock; digging holes for tie-ins; using a wheel barrel; picking control panels up; unloading trucks; moving materials into the warehouse; communicating with assistants.

Safety first knowledge. Understanding gas detectors, pouring and finishing concrete

Installing valve boxes with riser pipes; utilizing metal detection; pinpointing location; verify incoming sewer lines sizes; digging up locations and install bypass piping; video record job site.

Operate various equipment; inspect vehicles or equipment; maintain equipment; start up equipment, read blueprints.

Send emails, handle banking transactions measure fence locations, make drawing, and handle overtime sheet.

Operate various equipment by gathering keys; inspecting vehicles or equipment; maintaining equipment; and starting up equipment.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Apprentice Construction Technician:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

Minimum of one year relevant experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License

As a condition of employment, must obtain a State of Florida Class A Driver's License with Hazmat Endorsement within the first six months of employment.

Construction Technician I:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

Minimum of three years relevant experience.

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License

As a condition of employment, must obtain a State of Florida Class B Driver's License, M.O.T., Air Brake Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and Hazmat Endorsement within the first six months of employment.

Physical Demands PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.Health, Dental, and Vision Medical InsuranceEmployee Onsite Wellness Center 401(a) and 457 Retirement PlansRetirement MatchGroup Basic Life Insurance / AD&DPaid Vacation and HolidaysPaid Sick Time / Sick BankEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account ProgramDependent Care (FSA)Longevity and Christmas BonusesTuition Reimbursement01 What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received.

• High school graduate, diploma or GED from approved GED Administrator
• Some college, no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02 Do you currently possess a valid class E State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03 If you answered No to the above question, are you able to obtain a State of Florida Class E Driver's License prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you currently have a State of Florida class A Drivers License, with Hazmat Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

05 If you answered No to the above question, are you willing and able to obtain a state of Florida class A driver's license with Hazmat Endorsement within the first six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

06 How many years of experience do you have working with pipe fittings?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• I have 3 or more years of experience

Required Question