Wastewater Maintenance Technician — Lead Roles & On-Call

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking qualified wastewater technician levels IA–III in Bradenton, FL. The role involves climbing into pits, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing maintenance on sewer lines within varying conditions, as part of a crew or independently.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating equipment, and ensuring safety; a valid Florida CDL with Tanker endorsement is required before offer, with a rotating on-call schedule and high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule.
• Wastewater technician certifications (C, B, A) with related training must be completed.
• Experience levels vary by Tech IA–III as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and operates wastewater pipelines, manholes, lift stations, and related equipment.
• Reads blueprints, maps, as-builts and records; plans daily tasks and ensures safety on site.
• Trains and leads junior technicians as needed; supports emergency repairs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Confined space work

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Wastewater Technician Certification Class C

Wastewater Technician Certification Class B

Wastewater Technician Certification Class A

Career Ladder Training Classes

Job description

Manatee County Government is seeking qualified wastewater technician levels IA–III in Bradenton, FL. The role involves climbing into pits, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing maintenance on sewer lines within varying conditions, as part of a crew or independently.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating equipment, and ensuring safety; a valid Florida CDL with Tanker endorsement is required before offer, with a rotating on-call schedule and high school diploma required.