Collection Technician - Utilities Sewer Technician Assessment Team

Seminole-Count; Florida; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County is seeking a supervised Collection Technician to support the wastewater collection system's installation, maintenance, operation and repair. The role involves a variety of duties and requires a valid Florida CDL Class A within six months.

Salary starts at $18.00 per hour with additional compensation based on licensure. Candidates will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs while adhering to safety standards and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and one year of experience in electrical, hydraulic or mechanical work related to wastewater collections systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class A with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six months.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader and other similar equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and maps and follow written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and attend required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff or work independently in maintenance, repair and construction of wastewater collections systems.
• Inspect lift stations or diagnose problems and perform repairs not requiring a Collections Mechanic.
• Operate small maintenance equipment and perform preventive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures.
• Complete required field paperwork and document work performed in log books or work order system.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain safety equipment and related records.

Skills

Electrical work

Hydraulic work

Mechanical work

Blueprints reading

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Florida CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement

Job description

Under supervision Collection Technician performs labor supporting the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of the Seminole County Wastewater Collection System; and perform a variety of related duties as assigned.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Qualified candidates can expect to start at $18.00/hr.**

**Additional compensation based on licensure.**

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Assist other staff and/or work independently in the maintenance, repair and construction of wastewater collections systems.


• Inspects lift stations or diagnoses problems and makes necessary repairs not requiring the skill of a Collections Mechanic.


• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and other duties under the direction of the assigned supervisor.


• Assist Mechanics with assigned responsibility; Perform preventive, predictive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures.


• Mow grass, trim shrubbery and perform housekeeping functions around lift station sites and wet wells.


• Wash down lift stations, perform operation of Vactor when vacuum cleaning of stations, remove rags and debris from floats and power cable.


• May be required to operate various types of small maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.


• Completes required field paperwork. Documents work performed in required log books and/or work order management system.


• Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in electrical, hydraulic or mechanical work related to wastewater collections systems.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class \"A\" with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six (6) months.


• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.


• Must have the ability to be trained in the operation of heavy equipment including, backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader, and other similar equipment.


• Must have the ability to operate small gas powered equipment such as a gas mower, tractor or other similar equipment.


• Must have the ability to read blueprints and maps.


• Must have normal color vision and hearing.


• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must have the ability to communicate clearly; both orally and in writing.


• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.


• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.