NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Utilities Maintenance Technician - Sewer Collections
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$20.68/hr - $35.50/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Manatee County Government, and they are seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician for their Utilities Department. The role involves performing maintenance, repair, and operation tasks related to wastewater systems, including the underground sewage gravity lines and lift stations.
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Responsibilities
Performs and/or assists with skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing, and operating equipment and facilities associated with the County's Wastewater underground sewage gravity lines, manholes, lift stations, and force mains; performs construction layouts and establishes grades for all types of utility installations
Performs and/or assists with operating and maintaining appropriate service equipment including Utility service trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, equipment trailers, loaders, sewer cleaning equipment, TV inspection, flushing, and sealing equipment; metal cutting and welding equipment; pipe cutters; dewatering systems; pumps; locating devices and a wide variety of powered and unpowered hand tools
Trains new technicians in the proper use of all required equipment and serves in a 'lead' capacity when required
Performs and/or assists in supervising installations, rebuilds, and repairs of wastewater pipelines and manholes; isolates wastewater lines for repairs, inspection, or construction; forms and pours concrete; rebuilds and restores all types of roadways, curbs, and sidewalks; adjusts manhole and valve box rims and covers to grade; performs building and grounds maintenance as needed
Reads, interprets and follows pertinent blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and record drawings
Performs and/or assists in organizing and preparing parts, equipment, and tools for the day's work; maintains daily work records and completes reports on work activities; ensures job site safety through traffic control and equipment location; is 'competent person' on job site for purposes of confined space and excavation safety rule compliance in absence of maintenance supervisor; fills out work orders; responds to after-hours emergency repair calls
Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following oral and written instructions and other materials (i.e., manuals, schematics, maps, etc.)
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law
Qualification
Required
High school graduate/equivalent
Participation in a rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule is required
Tech IA: No experience needed
Tech IB: Minimum of one (1) year (2080 hours) experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system desired
Tech II: Minimum of three (3) years (6,240 hours) of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system
Tech III: Minimum of five (5) years (10,400 hours) of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system
Tech IB: Class "C" Wastewater Technician Certification. Completion of two (2) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu
Tech II: Class "B" Wastewater Technician Certification, Completion of five (5) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu
Tech III: Class "A" Wastewater Technician Certification. Completion of nine (9) Training Classes from the Career Ladder Training Class Menu
Tech IA: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement OR obtain a Class “A” Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with a Tanker Endorsement prior to employment and obtain the full CDL within one (1) year of hire
Tech IB – III: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement
Ability to effectively oversee and train others
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, wastewater pumping equipment, wastewater collection principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, occupational safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations; underground trenches and excavations; heavy equipment operation; traffic control; hazardous chemical and fluids handling
Ability to distinguish colors and sounds
Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools
Ability to work in small, confined structures underground and in the presence of raw sanitary sewage
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools and equipment assigned
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellbeing Benefits
Miscellaneous Benefits
Paid Time Off
Insurance
Retirement
Career Wellness
Education Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Company
NEOGOV
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