Wastewater Collection System Operator D

City of Miami Beach•Miami Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to train to perform skilled work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of the City of Miami Beach's wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification ensure safe working conditions, and maintain wastewater flow. This is a trainee position and promotion to Wastewater Collection System Operator C is required within 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a demonstrated desire to serve the public.
Must obtain Florida Water & Pollution Control Association issued Wastewater Collection Technician class C certification or a minimum Florida level "C" WWTPO license or higher within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
This position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportation's Random Testing for CDL drivers.
Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.
Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Performs related work as required.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Responsibilities

Install new service laterals and wastewater collection system mains.
Clears flow stoppages.
Locate the City of Miami Beach's sewer mains, force mains, and laterals for other utilities and contractors.
Operates heavy equipment when required.
Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
Cleans, oils, and maintains yard equipment and tools.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new wastewater special projects and various other types of projects.
Document expenditures of funds and use of materials.
Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.