Wastewater Field Technician - Public Utilities

Sarasota County

Butler Township (PA)

On-site

USD 24,920 - 27,689

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Florida Retirement System
Paid Holidays
Vacation Days

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking technicians in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, to oversee various sanitation roles including inspecting sewer pipes and maintaining valves. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and two years of related experience.

Pay starts at $18.09/hour for trainees and $20.10/hour for experienced technicians, complemented by numerous benefits such as health, dental, and retirement plans. The position includes paid holidays and vacation time.

Qualifications

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class 'A' with Tanker 'N' endorsement or ability to obtain.
  • Two years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect sewer pipes using a remote-controlled camera.
  • Install, maintain, repair valves to reduce sanitary sewer overflows.
  • Respond to mainline breaks and repair pipelines.

Skills

Cleaning and Televising
Valve Maintenance
Pipeline Repair
Project Planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Remote-controlled camera
Heavy machinery

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Cleaning and Televising Technician – Inspect sewer pipes using a remote‑controlled camera, operating equipment in field offices with air‑conditioning.
  • Valve and ARVS Technician – Install, maintain, repair, and inspect sanitary sewer ARVs and force main valves to reduce SSOs.
  • Pipeline Repair Crew – Respond to mainline breaks and repair pipelines ranging from two to forty‑two inches.
  • Project Crew – Plan and execute wastewater system improvements requiring long‑term and short‑term planning.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
  • For Technician: Two (2) years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
  • Physical ability to lift or move more than 50 pounds and fit a respirator mask.
  • Pass pre‑employment substance screening.
Pay and Benefits
  • Trainee: Starting pay $18.09/hour.
  • Technician: Starting pay $20.10/hour (Step1) with potential for higher steps.
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Florida Retirement System, and other benefits.
  • Paid holidays: 11, personal days: 3, vacation: 16 days in the first year, accruing thereafter.
Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:00a.m. – 3:30p.m. (On‑Call required).

EEO and Workplace Policy

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net.

The county is a Tobacco‑Free/Drug‑Free Workplace.

Additional Information

For more information on physical demands and screening, visit https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/.

For details on required documents on the first day, please see the relevant resources. For assistance, call 941-861-5353.

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