Utilities Wastewater Systems Technician III

Pasco County, FL; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Wastewater Systems Technician III to install, maintain and repair the county's wastewater collection and transmission systems. The role includes on-call duty on a rotating basis and responding to emergencies to minimize service interruptions.

Responsibilities cover field work on lines, lift stations, and plant facilities, plus documentation, GPS asset tracking, and coordination with contractors as needed. A strong safety and teamwork ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of progressively responsible utility construction/maintenance experience.
• Valid Florida Class B driver's license with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair wastewater collection/transmission systems.
• Assist with operation of lift stations and plant facilities.
• Respond to service requests and emergency callouts to minimize interruptions.
• Complete daily work orders and maintain records using mobile devices.
• Operate equipment and vehicles as needed; lift up to 100 lbs.

Skills

Plan and supervise

Read blueprints

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

FWPCOA Wastewater Certification

MOT Intermediate certificate

Confined Space Certification

Trenching and Shoring certification

FEMA ICS-100/200/700

FL Class B driver's license

Tools

Asset management software

GPS devices

Heavy equipment operation

Hand and power tools

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III

Build your career with Pasco County! The role of Wastewater System Technician III performs a variety of skilled duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the County's Wastewater Collection and Transmission Systems. This position is required to perform on-call duty an a routine basis.

The Wastewater Systems Technician III position provides a possible four (4) year career path for advancement to Water Systems Technician II then Water Systems Technician I when certifications, license, experience,and performance requirements and expectations are met. Assists with the installation, maintenance and repairs of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities. Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency minor and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption to customers. Completes assigned daily work orders on laptop or another mobile device using asset management work order software. GPS wastewater assets. Evaluates, coordinates, and repairs collection service laterals to minimize service interruption to customers. Performs the installation of new collection connections to lots where service is available including all piping and fittings while ensuring the proper fall is achieved to allow unobstructed flow.

Investigates customer complaints concerning utilities systems, determines and takes the appropriate corrective action, properly documents findings and actions taken on work orders. Locate, record, and update information regarding wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves throughout the collection and transmission systems to aid in the effective and efficient isolation of leaks and breaks to minimize interruption of service to customers. Maintains an adequate stock of materials on his assigned vehicle to ensure new connections and repairs are made efficiently and effectively. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to all after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Interacts with general public contractors, and vendors in an effective and professional manner. Accurately completes daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment. Ability to lift, move, push and/or pull heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 100lbs.

Demonstrates commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedule of availability. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, vacuum trucks, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Performs other related task as required.

Knowledge of:

• Wastewater collection and transmissions systems construction, installation, and maintenance techniques irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. landscaping techniques to restore an area where emergency maintenance has taken place.
• Safe practices used in utility operations.

Ability to:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
• Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate employee exposure to unsafe conditions on a job site.
• Determine construction requirements and materials needed to complete projects.
• Use hand tools and power tools for installing and repairing wastewater collection and transmission pipes, manholes, valves and ARV's.
• Perform manual labor in a field environment safely and efficiently.
• Work independently, without close supervision and use good judgment. understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Accurately complete records, documents and reports.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Read for comprehension and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Skilled in:

• Operating motor vehicles and equipment.
• Assessing utility system problems and taking the necessary corrective action. safe and efficient operation of hand and power tools to repair and service.
• Wastewater collection and transmission systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and vacuum trucks as needed.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and at other times in case of emergencies or when assigned standby duty. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, stoop, pull, push, reach, use of hands, mental acuity, visual acuity, and repetitive motions. Ability to lift, move, push and/or pull heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 100lbs. Work is performed outside in heat, cold, wet, and high humidity.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in utility construction and maintenance required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Class "B" driver's license with tanker endorsement. Must have the following: FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate certificate, Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring certification, and FEMA IC S 100, IC S 200, and IC S 700 NIMS and CPR certification.

This position is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.

ADA STATEMENT:

Aqualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonableaccommodationtoperformtheessentialjobfunctionsofapositionincompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

PascoCountyBOCCisadrug-freeworkplaceinaccordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

Allemployeeswillberequiredtowork before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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