Pump Station Technician Trainee

Pasco County•Port Richey, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Build your career with Pasco County Utilities starting your path as a Pump Station Technician Trainee! This role involves skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility wastewater pump stations and all related equipment. The Pump Station Technician Trainee position provides a possible career path for advancement to Pump Station Technician when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
Ability to bend, climb, squat, stoop, and walk frequently
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
Must obtain FEMA IS 100 and IS 700 within 90 days from date of hire
Knowledge of wastewater collection, pump station maintenance; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices
Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices
Skill in operating motor vehicles (150 truck) and equipment
Ability to operate a radio
Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others, including contractors
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications
Ability to prepare accurate records and reports
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public
Ability to read for comprehension
Must have a home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

This position requires the following training certifications be obtained within 18 months from date of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, CPR, FWPCOA Wastewater “C” Certification.

Responsibilities

Checks and maintains wastewater pump stations
Assists Utilities Foreman, Senior Utilities Foreman
Assists Pump Station Lead Mechanic/Mechanic I/Mechanic and Vactor Operator as applicable
Performs potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities
Operates valve exercising, TCU battery checks and assist in operation of vactor and sludge trucks
Inspects mechanical equipment, troubleshoots, and corrects minor malfunctions
Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests
Maintains wastewater facilities, housekeeping, general mowing and grounds maintenance
Performs and assists in confined space entries
Recognizes occupational hazards and implements appropriate safety precautions