Public Works Technician / Trainee

Village of Indiantown; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Uniform allowance

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

The City of Visalia seeks a Wastewater Collection Supervisor to lead crews in the maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems. You will schedule, budget, and direct field operations while ensuring safe work practices and timely response to issues.

Ideal candidates will have four years of sewer maintenance experience with two years in supervision, plus a CWEA Grade III certificate. Valid CA driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in sewer systems maintenance and operations, including two (2) years supervisory and budgeting responsibilities.
• Specialized training in sanitary collection maintenance and operations.
• Possession of a CWEA Waste Water Collection Grade III Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, assigns and directs the work of all sanitary collection maintenance personnel.
• Prepares and coordinates work schedules.
• Determines equipment, materials and staffing needs and prepares division budget.
• Insures the use of safe working methods, techniques and procedures.
• Responsibilities include emergency response and after-hours calls.
• Trains and evaluates subordinates.

Skills

Public relations

Organizational planning

Education

CWEA Grade III Certificate

Tools

California Driver’s License

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Wastewater Collection Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

BASIC FUNCTION: Under general direction, schedules and supervises crews in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of storm and sanitary sewer lines and lift stations. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, assigns and directs the work of all sanitary collection maintenance personnel.
• Prepares and coordinates work schedules.
• Determines equipment, materials and staffing needs and prepares division budget.
• Insures the use of safe working methods, techniques and procedures.
• Assigns duties and supervises the installation, repair and maintenance of storm and sanitary sewer facilities.
• Receives public complaints, investigates and takes the necessary action.
• Maintains a variety of records and files; orders work materials and supplies.
• Ensures collection system Operations and Maintenance software is accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepares and administers division budget, workplans and project cost estimates.
• Responds to emergency and after hours calls.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinates.
• Performs related duties as required.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to Public Works Manager and supervises Lead Wastewater Maintenance Technician and Senior Wastewater Maintenance Worker.

Qualifications / Requirements

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Of

• Methods, terminology, tools and equipment used in the cleaning and maintenance of sewer facilities.
• Safety practices and devices used in water and sewer operations.
• Municipal budget preparation and analysis.
• Recordkeeping and reporting procedures; ability to operate compute software.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Skill In

• Public relations.
• Short-range and long-range organizational planning.

Ability To

• Make work assignments and evaluate equipment, materials and staffing needs in utilities construction and maintenance.
• Supervise the work of several crews and maintain work reports.
• Deal effectively with the public and respond to complaints and inquiries.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise the work of assigned personnel.

Experience And Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in sewer systems maintenance and operations, including two (2) years supervisory and budgeting responsibilities.
• Specialized training in sanitary collection maintenance and operations.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of a CWEA Waste Water Collection Grade III Certificate.

Additional Information

Physical Standards

Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment but require some field work. This results in exposure to the weather, sanitary sewer flows and gases, and requires the ability to conduct duties in areas of unstable footing.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Employee Benefits & Employment Information

Bargaining Unit: Employees in this class are represented by Miscellaneous Supervisors and Managers (Group E bargaining unit). This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues for their members' independent from the City of Visalia. Those that elect to join may be required to pay dues per the provisions in the MOU.

Salary Policies: The salary range for the job is stated on the job announcement. Candidates are normally hired at the minimum of the salary range. Merit increases are given based upon employee work performance, up to a maximum of 5% per fiscal year.

Bilingual pay of $75 per month is available to those who are eligible and qualify.

Eligible classifications receive a uniform allowance of $800 annually for maintenance and care of department required uniforms or attire.

Holidays: Regular full-time City employees receive 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.

Vacation: Regular full-time employees earn 10 days per year. After 2 years, employees are eligible for 11 days; after 4 years, 14 days; after 9 years, 17 days; and after 16 years, 20 days of vacation per year. Employees are eligible for vacation usage after six (6) months of service. Employees hired from another governmental agency may be entitled to receive years-of service credit for their vacation accrual rate for such previous employment and applies only to the government agency the employee was employed with immediately prior to employment with the City of Visalia.

Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees earn twelve (12) sick leave days per year. Employees are eligible for sick leave usage after three (3) months of service.

Annual Sick Leave Buy Back: After accumulating 60 days (480 hours), the City will purchase back all sick leave hours over 480 hours at 40% of the employee's pay rate.

Administrative Leave: Employees classified as FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime pay) currently receive 56 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Any unused administrative leave hours are paid out on the first paycheck in December.

Health Insurance: The City provides employee health insurance which includes medical, dental, and vision care. Employee contribution rates are determined by employee's bargaining unit and plan selected. Health benefits are also available for an employee's dependents for an additional contribution rate. Eligibility for health insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire. Contribution rates are reviewed for adjustment annually.

Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment policy of $30,000. A supplemental life insurance policy may be purchased and paid through payroll deduction. Eligibility for life insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire.

Retirement: The City of Visalia is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New employees are covered under the 2% at 62 plan. [Employees with previous PERS qualifying service (Classic employees) may fall under the 2% at 60 plan.] Each pay period, the City pays an employer contribution towards the retirement benefit. Employees are responsible for contributing 4% of the employer contribution. In addition, there is an established PERS employee contribution rate and the employee pays an amount up to 8.0% of their salary to PERS.

Social Security/FICA: City employees are not subject to regular Social Security (FICA) deductions. However, Federal law requires that the Medicare portion of the FICA is deducted.

Section 125: The City offers a voluntary Section 125 program whereby tax free contributions are put into a trust account and are available for withdrawal with documentation of an unreimbursed healthcare or dependent care expense (i.e. premium, dependent care, medical care).

Long Term Disability: Regular full-time City employees are eligible for disability insurance (up to 2/3 of their salary) in the event they are disabled for more than ninety (90) days. LTD premium cost is paid by the employee.

Worker's Compensation: Full-time and hourly employees who sustain an occupational injury or contract occupational illnesses receive standard Worker's Compensation benefits as prescribed by law.

Other Benefits: The City also offers additional benefits such as an employee assistance program (EAP), a pre-tax deferred compensation plan, and education assistance up to $1,500 per fiscal year.