Wastewater Collection Technician Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission:

Provide Superior Services that

Inspire Community Pride Vision:

To be the Community of Choice in

Tampa Bay Values:

Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo’s commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO

… Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

Continuous Salary:

$20.21 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a vital impact on your community? The City of Largo is looking for a skilled and motivated Wastewater Collection Technician II to join our high-performing Utilities team. In this progressively intensive role, you’ll perform a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s sanitary wastewater collection system. This is essential fieldwork that keeps our community running smoothly—no two days are the same!

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain wastewater collection equipment Perform heavy manual labor in a variety of environmental conditions Respond to service calls, emergencies, and maintenance needs Interpret and work from blueprints and as-built utility maps Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure system integrity

What You Bring:

High School Diploma or GED Valid Class “B” CDL with Tanker endorsement FWPCOA Wastewater Collections “B” Certification CPR/First Aid Certification 2+ years of experience as a Wastewater Collection Technician I or equivalent Physical ability to perform heavy labor outdoors in all weather Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety

Must Complete Within One Year of Hire:

Intermediate MOT training

FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800

Confined Space & Trench Safety Training

NASSCO PACP

Certification Why Team Largo? Competitive pay and benefits Supportive, team-oriented work environment Ongoing training and certification opportunities A chance to serve your community in a meaningful way Join us in shaping a cleaner, safer Largo!

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
• Operates mini-excavator and backhoe
• Forms/finishes concrete and repairs asphalt
• Operates various types of hand and power tools
• Operates various types of construction equipment including, but not limited to, concrete mixers, tampers, air compressors, jackhammers, and rotatory hammer drills
• Participates in the installations and repairs of various size gravity and force main pipelines
• Participates in the installations of a wide variety of pipeline fittings and pipeline repair components
• Performs installation of 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
• Sets up Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• Enters accurate data into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including timekeeping, creating work orders, and work order tasks; enters equipment, materials and vehicles used, and finishing notes
• Sets up and operates well point equipment and by-pass pumps
• Conducts tailgate safety meetings
• Identifies Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) problems
• 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)
• Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections “B” Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Training
• 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, 200, 700 & 800 ◦ Confined Space Training ◦ Trench Safety/Competent Person Training ◦ National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) • Two (2) years experience as a Wastewater Collection Technician I, or equivalent

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, which includes 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 are saying 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

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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. The City of Largo a great place to work, naturally! Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located near world-class beaches and attractions in a picturesque natural setting, Largo offers a great quality of life for residents with affordable housing and entertainment, an engaged and active community along with safe and attractive streets. The City Parks system is made up of nearly 500 acres of green space including 20 parks, 11 miles of walking trails and many opportunities to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. About the Organization The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace winner three years in a row, the City of Largo is proud of our innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits and leave packages, and work-life balance. A family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks just begin to define the community we serve. The City of Largo prides itself on living up to its vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally! To learn more about the organization, please watch the City of Largo Values video. About our Benefits Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance. Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits. Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Supplemental life is offered at additional cost. Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match. Public Safety team members covered by IAFF (Fire) and PBA (Police) have plan provisions outlined in each union agreement. All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b). Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. For more information on the City of Largo Employee Benefits offerings, please review our Largo Lifeline.