Wastewater Systems Technician — On‑Call

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-call/Standby

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks technicians for the Wastewater Collections section. This role involves performing entry-level to skilled maintenance on wastewater infrastructure, lifting up to 50 lbs (100 with assistance), and operating heavy equipment under safe conditions.

Training will progress from trainee-level to lead duties as experience grows. Positions require a high school diploma and may require a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Tech IA requires no experience; Tech IB requires ~1 year in sewer system pumps/maintenance; Tech II requires ~3 years; Tech III requires ~5 years.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and operate wastewater gravity lines, manholes, lift stations, and force mains.
• Perform equipment operation using trucks, backhoes, pumps, and related tools.
• Read blueprints, maps, and as-builts to guide work.
• Lead or train technicians and supervise installations and repairs as needed.
• Ensure jobsite safety, traffic control, and compliance with regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Sewer cleaning equipment

TV inspection equipment

Pumps

Job description

Manatee County Government seeks technicians for the Wastewater Collections section. This role involves performing entry-level to skilled maintenance on wastewater infrastructure, lifting up to 50 lbs (100 with assistance), and operating heavy equipment under safe conditions.

Training will progress from trainee-level to lead duties as experience grows. Positions require a high school diploma and may require a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.