Collection Technician - Utilities Sewer Technician Assessment Team

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners • Seminole County, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Collection Technician performs labor supporting the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of the Seminole County Wastewater Collection System. This role involves a variety of related duties as assigned. Qualified candidates can expect to start at $18.00/hr, with salary determined by qualifications and additional compensation based on licensure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience in electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical work related to wastewater collections systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "A" with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six (6) months.
• Ability to be trained in the operation of heavy equipment including backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader, and other similar equipment.
• Ability to operate small gas-powered equipment such as a gas mower, tractor, or other similar equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and maps.
• Normal color vision and hearing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly; both orally and in writing.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

Nice To Haves

• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff and/or work independently in the maintenance, repair, and construction of wastewater collections systems.
• Inspect lift stations or diagnose problems and make necessary repairs not requiring the skill of a Collections Mechanic.
• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other duties under the direction of the assigned supervisor.
• Assist Mechanics with assigned responsibility.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures.
• Mow grass, trim shrubbery, and perform housekeeping functions around lift station sites and wet wells.
• Wash down lift stations, perform operation of Vactor when vacuum cleaning of stations, remove rags and debris from floats and power cable.
• May be required to operate various types of small maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.
• Complete required field paperwork.
• Document work performed in required log books and/or work order management system.
• Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Benefits

• Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements.
• Qualified candidates can expect to start at $18.00/hr.
• Additional compensation based on licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED