Wastewater Collections Technician II

Tavares, City of (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tavares is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor and maintain gravity lines, lift stations, and plant facilities. You will operate pumps, valves, and related electrical equipment, while adhering to safety standards in a field environment.

Responsibilities include repairing systems, performing CCTV inspections, and assisting in disaster recovery as needed. Night and weekend shifts, along with rotating standby, may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse conditions.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor in field environment safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain lift stations and pump equipment.
• Repair and refurbish gravity lines, force mains, and plant facilities.
• Inspect and perform CCTV line inspections and line cleaning.
• Work rotating shifts including nights and standby duties.
• Complete daily work orders accurately and timely.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Electrical repair

Safety awareness

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

In this position, employees perform manual work in the maintenance and repairs of gravity lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities within the Wastewater Division. Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment in lift stations. Perform tasks using instrumentation, telemetry, and communication systems. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Field Operations Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

1.Perform heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, placing pipes, laying pipes, etc. in a field environment safely and efficiently.

2. Mows and weeds grassy areas using small equipment.

3. Assists in the maintenance and repairs of gravity lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities.

4. Assists in repairing backed–up sewers, refurbishment of the collection system, and R&R operation of lift stations.

5. Perform maintenance and repair lift stations, check SCADA system, pull pumps, and provide electrical and mechanical repairs as needed.

6. Assist Lift Station Mechanics as needed.

7. Performs preventative maintenance as needed on various tools and equipment.

8. Operates heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer, backhoe, front-end loader, jet vac, and dump truck.

9. Ability to safely operate a boom crane truck.

10. Ability to perform line cleaning and CCTV inspection.

11. Complete daily work orders accurately, neatly, and timely.

12. Must be available to work in the event of a disaster to assist with recovery response efforts.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Knowledge of general wastewater maintenance tasks and procedures.

2. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, noxious fumes, raw sewage, and bugs.

3. Ability to read, write, and follow directions

4. Ability to use a computer.

5. Ability to work independently, without close supervision and to make sound judgmental decisions.

6. Skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position.

7. Skill in the operation of heavy equipment.

8. Ability to anticipate, recognize and evaluate employee exposure to hazardous substances or other unsafe conditions in a confined space.

9. Ability to install replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to pump valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, and motor controls.

10. Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekend duty, work rotating emergency stand‑by, and emergency callouts.

Education and Experience:

1. High school graduate or possession of acceptable equivalency diploma.

2. Three (3) years related manual labor and mechanical, and electrical experience preferred.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

1. Must possess a valid Florida driver's License.

2. Ability to obtain a Florida Class “B” CDL with tank endorsement.

3. A Class “C” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification.

4. Must possess an Intermediate MOT certification card or obtain it within a set time.

5. Ability to obtain Fats, Oil, & Grease Management Certification within a set time.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Moderate to heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, driving Environmental Conditions:
• Works outside in various weather conditions with dust, dirt, fumes, raw sewage, and bugs.
• Work is performed in confined spaces, trenches, uneven or elevated surfaces

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)