A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
Public Works About Our Job Advanced skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of utility and storm water mains, equipment, and facilities.
Job Description:
Stormwater Operations Performs locates, installation, maintenance and repair, to the enclosed and open Stormwater drainage conveyance system and their appurtenances. Performs roadway and right-of-way restoration relating to completed utility maintenance and repairs. Equipment Operation Operates specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, open-channel flow meters and other related equipment used in wastewater and storm water collection system maintenance, including relief of storm and sanitary sewer stoppages, cleaning of lines, maintenance of manholes, catch basins (structures), and investigation of inflow and infiltration. Operates specialized equipment, such as backhoes, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines and other related equipment required to install, maintain and repair utility system mains, services and their appurtenances, including tapping of water mains and installing new water services. General Duties Responds to customer complaints relating to the utility and storm water systems, including water leaks, water quality concerns, sewer stoppages, Stormwater backups and odors. Maintains equipment and vehicles as assigned. Completes and submits work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion. Responds to emergency situations as required.
A High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of utility water distribution, stormwater conveyance systems and wastewater collection systems. -OR- If no experience, but willing to learn, we will accept as a "trainee" with less than two (2) years. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment. Must acquire Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or higher CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
Job Competencies:
Knowledge of current technology in water distribution, wastewater collections, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance practices. Knowledge and safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in potable, reuse, wastewater, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance and repair. Operation of backhoe, excavators, trencher, personal computers and mechanical tools used in utilities and the storm water maintenance industry. The ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions. Experience in the use of TV inspection, smoke testing and collection system flow monitoring equipment. •Certifications for
Safety Training:
Hazcom, Confined Space, Hearing Protection, Blood borne Pathogens, Workplace Violence, Lockout/Tag out, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Fire Extinguisher, Asbestos, Personal Protective Equipment, Trenching Safety, Backhoe Operations, Chainsaw Safety and Forklifts.
Physical Demands:
Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Subject to
Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else Pay:
$16.93 (Step 1) - $18.50 (Step 4) •10% Less than Step 1 if Trainee•This Posting is currently Open Until Filled
