Wastewater Collection Technician I, II, or Senior

Largo; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Largo is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Collection Worker to perform a range of skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the sanitary sewer system. You will operate trucks and excavation equipment, assist with concrete and asphalt repairs, and maintain accurate CMMS records under supervision.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, teamwork, compliance with SOPs, and readiness for variable outdoor work in heat and humidity, including emergency response and callouts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement within six months.
• FWPCOA Wastewater Collections C Certification within two years.
• CPR/First Aid Training within six months.
• One-year: MOT training, FEMA ICS 100, Confined Space, Trench Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy trucks and equipment for wastewater work.
• Assist with concrete finishes and asphalt repairs.
• Install and repair gravity and force main pipelines.
• Install pipeline fittings and repair components.
• Adjust manhole rings and covers to grade as needed.
• Repair/install sanitary sewer components and cleanouts.
• Enter data into CMMS including timekeeping and work orders.
• Assist with MOT setup and traffic control.
• Follow SOPs for Sanitary Sewer Overflow procedures.

Skills

CDL B with Tanker endorsement

CPR/First Aid

Blueprint reading

Heavy manual labor tolerance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement

FWPCOA Wastewater Collections C Certification

CPR/First Aid Training

Tools

CMMS

Dump trucks

Bobcat excavators

Backhoes

Job description

Mission

Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision

To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values

Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

CITY OF LARGO… Naturally A GreatPlace to Work!

Closing

Continuous

Salary

$20.58 hourly rate

Job Summary

This is progressively intensive manual labor work in the collection of wastewater. An employee in this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled to semi-skilled tasks and any other work in connection with the sanitary wastewater collection system. Employees in this position work under the direction of a Utilities Supervisor or designated Wastewater Field Technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

• Operates light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment, mini-excavator and backhoe
• Assists with forms/finishes concrete and repairs asphalt
• Operates various types of construction equipment including, but not limited to, concrete mixers, tampers, air compressors, jackhammers, rotatory hammer drills, and various types of hand and power tools
• Participates in the installation and repair of various size gravity and force main pipelines
• Participates in the installation of a wide variety of pipeline fittings and pipeline repair components
• Installs manhole rings and covers and demonstrates the ability to adjust manhole ring and cover to grade as needed
• Repairs and installs cleanouts and any other sanitary sewer components
• Enters accurate data into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including timekeeping, creating work orders, and work order tasks
• Assists with the setup of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• Implements Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) procedures following department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Class “B” CDL with Tanker endorsement (CDL) within six (6) months of hire
• Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections “C” Certification within two (2) years of hire
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Training within six (6) months of hire

The following listed training must be completed within one year from the hire date:

• Intermediate MOT training
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Course, Incident Command System (ICS) 100
• Confined Space Training
• Trench Safety/Competent Person Training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for wastewater utility system
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and proper use of safety procedures
• Ability to learn training information and apply knowledge to demonstrate competency
• Ability to operate equipment used for the repair of wastewater lines
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer lines
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and as-built drawings
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including callouts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, department officials, and the public

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

10% inside a climate-controlled building; 90% outside, including driving.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately four (4) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, grasping, kneeling, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds; occasional climbing of a ladder; fine manipulations, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion; lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds, and on rare occasions lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 60 pounds.

Sensory Requirements

Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation, detect alarms, and understand what others say in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle and equipment, and read normal print.

Driving Requirements

The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida CDL.

Technology

The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.

Other Machines

The work requires the ability to operate the following machines: dump trucks, bobcat excavators, and backhoes.

Tools

The work requires proficiency with shovels, crescent and pipe wrenches, ratchets, hammers, electric and gas saws, pump pliers, tubing cutters, drills, cement mixers, vacuum machines, and power gate turners.

Important Information

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE

As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department’s electronic data.