O&M Backflow Tester F.O.G. Inspector

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The City of Bushnell is one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida and is known as The City Dedicated to the Quality of Life. As a Backflow Tester & F.O.G. Inspector you will play a vital role in protecting the communitys water and wastewater systems while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Chief Operator you will oversee cross-connection control requirements backflow testing and Fats Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) program activities. Youll conduct inspections testing monitoring sampling reporting and compliance activities while also supporting operations and maintenance efforts across the water treatment plant wastewater treatment plant sewer lift stations splash pad and meter reading programs.

In this role youll help ensure:

• Backflow testing and F.O.G. control programs are effectively implemented and monitored .

• Environmental regulations and permit requirements are consistently met.

• Compliance issues are identified documented and resolved through inspections education outreach and enforcement activities.

• Customers gain a better understanding of program requirements resulting in fewer violations and improved program effectiveness.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Flexibility and extended shifts may be to meet seasonal operational demands.

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Must be available to serve in an on-call rotation including evenings weekends and holidays.

• Required to carry the on-call phone while scheduled.

• Must be able to respond to emergency events and alarm callouts within one hour.

• Receive a $200 weekly on-call bonus while assigned to on-call duties.

• Receive a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5x overtime rate for each callout involving water plants wastewater plants lift stations E-1 stations water breaks splash pad operations or related emergencies.

F.O.G. (Fats Oils & Grease) Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of grease interceptors grease traps grease removal equipment floor drains sinks and associated plumbing systems to verify proper installation operation maintenance and compliance.

• Review waste hauler documentation disposal methods and manifests for compliance with program requirements.

• Educate regulated entities on Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce F.O.G. discharges into collection systems.

• Conduct follow-up inspections as needed.

• Utilize CMMS and inspection software to generate work orders and maintain inspection sampling and compliance records.

• Record laboratory and field data into computerized databases.

• Prepare reports for process control troubleshooting operational planning and regulatory submissions.

• Conduct sampling and inspections and prepare periodic and annual reports.

• Issue enforcement notices when necessary.

• Respond to F.O.G.-related complaints perform field investigations document findings and coordinate issue resolution.

• Clean maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory sampling and inspection equipment.

• Perform manual labor and operational support tasks related to environmental monitoring and investigations.

• Follow all applicable safety regulations operating procedures environmental laws permit requirements and PPE requirements.

Backflow Tester Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and compliance testing of backflow prevention assemblies including RPZ PVB and DC devices.

• Clean maintain calibrate and inspect field testing equipment.

• Maintain inventory control for spare parts and devices.

• Diagnose failures and repair rebuild or replace backflow preventers as necessary.

• Document testing results maintenance actions and compliance status for regulatory agencies and customers.

• Enter data into CMMS (online work order system).

• Communicate findings and recommendations to municipalities businesses homeowners management and clients.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Valid Florida drivers license with a safe driving record.

• Ability to obtain a Florida DOT Medical Card to operate a crane truck.

• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.

• Successful completion of:

• DOT background check

• DOT pre-placement physical

• DOT drug screen

Required Training & Certifications

• Attend Fats Oils & Grease Management I (Inspector Training).

• Attend Fats Oils & Grease Management II (Program Development/Management Training) through the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) which may require overnight travel.

• Attend Backflow Tester and Repair Certification Training through FWPCOA which may require overnight travel.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an outdoor environment and requires a combination of inspection operational and field work activities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Frequent standing and walking.

• Kneeling bending reaching crouching stooping balancing and crawling.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying.

• Keyboarding and telephone operation.

• Working in confined spaces.

• Working at elevations.

• Wearing hearing protection and other required PPE.

• Exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions.

Employees may stand walk or move for 6 to 8 hours daily and perform moderate semi-constant physical activity.

Work may occur in environments that require protective equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations. All work must be performed safely and in compliance with applicable environmental and safety standards.

$19 - $25 an hour

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