Utilities Maintenance Technician - Lift Stations

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is open with the Manatee County Government for three levels of employment in wastewater maintenance and operations. Tasks range from entry-level to skilled roles, requiring mechanical skills and the ability to work in challenging conditions. Qualified applicants will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of essential wastewater systems, necessitating a valid driver's license and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Incentive pay for working in lift stations

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years experience in repair and maintenance for Tech I-III roles.
• Valid Florida Class A CDL required within specified time frame for all levels.
• Certifications in Wastewater Technician required based on level.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on wastewater pumping equipment.
• Oversee and train others in properly handling equipment.
• Organize daily work, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Ability to Work in Adverse Conditions

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school graduate/equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Pumps

Sewer cleaning equipment

Job description

Work Location: 4530 66th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34210
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (On-call/Standby Required)

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $29.59

To perform a variety of entry level, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance, construction, and/or mechanical tasks involved in the continuous operation of Manatee County's Wastewater Systems.

Note: Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ).

Working Conditions
Performs strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; traverse uneven or rugged terrain; and safely operate equipment under varying conditions, i.e., rough, uneven, slippery, etc.; performs physical work with shovel requiring ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, pull, climb and descend steps, ladders, etc., and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in small, confined structures underground and in the presence of raw sanitary sewage. Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to understand and follow oral or written directions communicated in English.

Essential Functions:
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.

Duties range from performing trainee-level through skilled and lead duties related to the repair and maintenance activities in the Wastewater Lift Stations Section.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and operating equipment and facilities associated with the County's Wastewater Treatment facilities, pump stations, underground sewage gravity lines, lift stations, and force mains; or local distribution lines, services, and other appurtenances; performs construction layouts and establishes grades for all types of utility installations.

Operates and maintains appropriate service equipment including Utility service trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, equipment trailers, loaders, sewer cleaning equipment, and flushing equipment; metal cutting and welding equipment; hydraulic and pneumatic presses, valve operators and wrenches; trenching machines; boring machines; pipe cutters; dewatering systems; pumps; alignment tools; locating and leak detection devices and a wide variety of powered and unpowered hand tools.

Tech II and III:
Trains new technicians in the proper use of all required equipment and serves in a lead capacity when required.

Performs and supervises installations, rebuilds, and repairs of wastewater pipelines, vaults, valves, andbackflow preventors; isolates water and wastewater lines for repairs, inspection, or construction; forms and pours concrete; rebuilds and restores all types of curbs, and sidewalks; adjusts valve box rims and covers to grade; installs, rebuilds, and repairs wide array of pumps, chemical feed equipment, electrical generators and other mechanical equipment in the County's Wastewater plants and pump stations; performs building and grounds maintenance as needed.

Reads, interprets and follows pertinent blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and record drawings.

Organizes and prepares parts, equipment, and tools for the day's work; maintains daily work records and completes reports on work activities; ensures job site safety through traffic control and equipment location; is competent person on job site for purposes of confined space and excavation safety rule compliance in absence of maintenance supervisor; fills out work orders; responds to after-hours emergency repair calls.

Communicates clearly, effectively, and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following oral and written instructions and other materials (i. e., manuals, schematics, maps, etc.)

Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.

Participation in a rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule is required.

Education:

Tech I – Tech III: High school graduate/equivalent.

Work Experience:

Tech I: Minimum of one (1) year experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system.

Tech II: Minimum of three (3) years' experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system.

Tech III: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system.

Licenses/Certifications/Trainings:

Tech I: Class C Water or Wastewater Technician Certification, Completion of two (2) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu

Tech II: Class B Wastewater Technician Certification; Completion of five (5) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu

Tech III: Class A Water or Wastewater Technician Certification. Completion of nine (9) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu.

Driver’s License:

Tech I: Valid driver's license with a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Valid Florida Class A CDL Permit WITH written Air Brakes, Tanker, Combination, and General Knowledge test required within 90 days of hire.

Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.

Tech I – III: Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement

Prior work experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Tech II and III:Ability to effectively oversee and train others.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, wastewater pumping equipment, wastewater collection principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, occupational safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations; underground trenches and excavations; heavy equipment operation; traffic control; hazardous chemical and fluids handling.

Ability to distinguish colors and sounds. i.e., safety/emergency equipment signals, alarms, horns, etc.

Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools.

Ability to work in small, confined structures underground and in the presence of raw sanitary sewage. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools and equipment assigned.

Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to understand and follow oral or written directions communicated in English and daily record keeping responsibilities.

Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, steps, etc.

Ability to perform physical strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; traverse uneven or rugged terrain; and safely operate equipment under varying conditions, i.e., rough, uneven, slippery, etc.

Additional incentive pay for working in the lift stations section:

Tech I:$0.50/hour

Tech II:$1.00/hour

Tech III:$1.50/hour

This incentive is reflected in the salary range for this position.