Wastewater Collection System Operator D

City of Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

City of Miami Beach is seeking a trainee Wastewater Collection System Operator to learn the operation, repair and maintenance of the wastewater collection network under the Sewer Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to obtain a Florida WCPA class C or higher within 18 months, and a valid Florida CDL B with endorsements within 12 months. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Willing to obtain required certifications within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Install service laterals and wastewater mains.
• Clear flow stoppages.
• Locate sewer mains, force mains, and laterals for utilities.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Set up traffic control and monitor conditions.
• Maintain tools and equipment; assist with repairs.
• Prepare maintenance records and reports.
• Document preventive maintenance on facilities and piping.
• Coordinate with supervisor and other departments.
• Plan and purchase materials for projects.

Skills

Communication

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nature of Work The purpose of this classification is to train to perform skilled work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of the City of Miami Beach's wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification ensure safe working conditions, and maintain wastewater flow. Position reports to the Sewer Supervisor. Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties The following duties are to be learned for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Install new service laterals and wastewater collection system mains.
• Clears flow stoppages.
• Locate the City of Miami Beach's sewer mains, force mains, and laterals for other utilities and contractors.
• Operates heavy equipment when required.
• Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
• Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
• Cleans, oils, and maintains yard equipment and tools.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
• Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new wastewater special projects and various other types of projects.
• Document expenditures of funds and use of materials.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a demonstrated desire to serve the public.
• Must obtain Florida Water & Pollution Control Association issued Wastewater Collection Technician class C certification or a minimum Florida level "C" WWTPO license or higher within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach. This position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportation's Random Testing for CDL drivers.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
• This position is a trainee position and promotion to Wastewater Collection System Operator C is required within 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. All tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as confined space, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, operating machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards or toxic agents.

For All Positions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For All Technical, Professional, Supervisory And Managerial Positions

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application. DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr