Wastewater Service Worker Trainee

City of Dunedin•Dunedin, FL

About The Position

Under supervision, performs skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work maintaining and repairing wastewater collection system components in the field and/or treatment plant. Performs related work as required and reports to the Wastewater Collection Manager, Wastewater Collection Foreman, or as directed. The trainee position starts at $18.27 per hour. Additional pay is available for on-call duty. The role includes inspecting wastewater collection components; installing, repairing, or replacing sewer mains, laterals, and manholes; relieving sewer blockages; locating and marking system components; maintaining and repairing treatment-plant equipment; and cleaning and maintaining lift stations. The employee operates and maintains vehicles and equipment, may receive customer service calls and dispatch crews, responds to public inquiries and emergencies, prepares reports and records, and attends meetings and training. Work must comply with applicable policies, laws, codes, and safety and health regulations. The role may require varied work schedules, compulsory work during emergencies or disasters, remaining on premises during a declared state of emergency, and callback. The posting also describes related wastewater classifications with different experience, certification, and pay requirements: Wastewater Service Worker ($20.09–$24.11 per hour; at least one year of wastewater collections experience, a Class B CDL, and Class C certification); Senior Wastewater Service Worker ($22.10–$26.52 per hour; at least three years of experience, a Class B CDL, and Class B certification); and Wastewater Collections Technician ($24.31–$29.17 per hour; at least five years of experience, a Class B CDL, and Class A certification).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience in the utilities field; an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.
Class C Wastewater Collection Technician certification, or ability to obtain it within two years of employment.
Class B Florida CDL with appropriate endorsements is preferred, or must be able to obtain it within one year of employment.
Ability to work varied schedules, including compulsory work periods during special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Ability to perform very heavy physical work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier.
Ability to use and handle relevant equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials, and to perform equipment repairs and adjustments.
Knowledge of wastewater collection systems and their maintenance and repair, relevant laws and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to communicate in English, perform basic mathematical calculations, interpret written and oral instructions, exercise judgment, organize and prioritize assignments, and prepare reports and records.

Nice To Haves

Class B Florida CDL with appropriate endorsements.
Additional certifications as deemed necessary by the Department.

Responsibilities

Inspect wastewater collection system components for proper working condition.
Install, repair, and/or replace sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and related components.
Relieve sewer blockages.
Locate and/or mark sewer system components before work begins.
Inspect, maintain, repair, and/or replace treatment-plant pumps, motors, blowers, pipes, air lines, electrical controls, and related equipment.
Maintain and clean lift stations.
Operate equipment and vehicles required for daily tasks, including utility trucks, backhoes, bobcats, dump trucks, television diagnostic equipment, forklifts, rodding equipment, pumps, air compressors, generators, lasers, transits, and hand and power tools.
Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles and perform minor repairs.
May receive customer service calls and dispatch crews.
Perform duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, codes, and safety and health regulations.
Respond to customer and public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding division activities and services.
Respond to emergencies as required and remain subject to callback.
Compile data and prepare required reports and records.
Attend meetings, workshops, and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Stock trucks with supplies and equipment required for daily tasks.
Perform general maintenance and groundskeeping duties as required.
Work varied schedules, including compulsory periods during special, emergency, and/or disaster situations; Category A employees may be required to remain on premises during a declared state of emergency or as otherwise mandated.