Wastewater Collections Technician

City of Leesburg•Leesburg, FL

About The Position

The Wastewater Collections Technician performs work supporting the City’s wastewater collection infrastructure and operations. Duties and level of responsibility vary by classification, from apprentice-level routine manual and outdoor work under direct supervision to skilled equipment operation, infrastructure maintenance and repair, and leadership of staff and projects. Work includes digging trenches and cleaning ditches; installing or maintaining pipes, valves, manholes, and sewer lines; restoring landscapes, roads, sidewalks, and driveways; maintaining equipment and facilities; and completing routine records and administrative tasks. Higher-level technicians operate specialized and heavy equipment, troubleshoot utility infrastructure, interpret plans and drawings, guide less experienced workers, and, at the Tech A level, supervise staff, plan work, manage supplies and resources, inspect work, and oversee safety and training. Employees may be assigned to an on-call rotation. Weekend, holiday, and after-hours work and emergency response may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required for the Apprentice and Tech C levels.
Apprentice must hold a valid State of Florida driver license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Apprentice must obtain TTC-approved certification, Confined Space Entry certification, and Class C Wastewater Collections certification within 18 months of hire; training is provided by the City.
Apprentice must obtain a Class B CDL permit with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and a Class B CDL without restrictions within one year of employment.
Apprentice must reside within 20 miles of the Leesburg city limits due to the on-call rotation requirement.
Tech C requires 2,080 hours of experience in Wastewater Collections and a Class C Wastewater Collections Certificate.
Tech C must hold a valid State of Florida driver license and maintain a satisfactory driving record; must obtain a Class B CDL permit with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and a Class B CDL without restrictions within one year of employment.
Tech B requires 6,240 hours of experience in Wastewater Collections, Class B Wastewater Collections Certification, Confined Space Entry Competency Training, and MOT-approved certification.
Tech B must obtain a Florida Class A CDL permit with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and a Class A CDL within one year of hire, and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Tech A requires 10,400 hours of experience in Wastewater Collections, Class A Wastewater Collections Certification, MOT-approved certification, and Confined Space Entry Certification.
Tech A must obtain a Florida Class A CDL permit with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and a Class A CDL within 12 months of hire, and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Tech B and Tech A duties require the ability to operate specialized heavy equipment and perform wastewater infrastructure maintenance and repair.
Tech A duties require staff supervision, work planning, interpreting construction documents, inspecting work, coordinating resources, and making field decisions.

Responsibilities

Perform utility service work, including digging trenches, cleaning ditches, and assisting with installation of pipes, valves, manholes, and sewer lines.
Operate vehicles and mobile equipment to transport personnel, materials, tools, and equipment to job sites; operate specialized and heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment, and assist with concrete work, traffic flagging, and traffic control.
Maintain and repair wastewater utility infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and associated fixtures; troubleshoot problems and replace or repair components as required.
Restore and maintain outdoor areas, including landscaping, roads, sidewalks, and driveways; perform groundskeeping and facility maintenance.
Inspect equipment, perform minor maintenance, and report malfunctions or major maintenance needs.
Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance tasks such as debris removal, grass cutting, digging, and filling.
Read and interpret plans, drawings, system maps, and construction standards to perform work at higher technician levels.
Maintain job-related logs, records, forms, and reports, and perform minor administrative tasks.
Follow worksite safety procedures, use warning signs, cones, and safety equipment, and assist with or oversee traffic control.
Train, advise, and guide less experienced workers; at the Tech A level, supervise staff, assign and evaluate work, and oversee training and performance plans.
At the Tech A level, plan jobs, estimate and arrange resources, order supplies and materials, monitor and inspect fieldwork, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and address or refer public complaints.
Participate in assigned on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.