Utilities Maintenance Technician - Sewer Collections

Job Title

This classification performs a variety of entry-level, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance, construction, and/or mechanical tasks involved in the continuous operation of Manatee County's Wastewater Systems.

Job Description

Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Specific duties and levels of responsibility will be determined by the position assigned. Duties range from performing trainee-level through skilled and lead duties related to the repair and maintenance activities in the Wastewater Sewer Collections Section.

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.

Levels II and III: 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 appliable federal and Florida law.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement:

Tech IA – III: All levels require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Participation in a rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule is required.

Experience Requirement:

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.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Driver's License Requirement: 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 General Knowledge, Combination Vehicle, Air Brakes, and Tanker endorsements prior to a conditional offer of employment. The full CDL must be obtained within 120 days of the hire date.

Benefits

Full Time Positions Employee Assistance Program (EAP): ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support. LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues. Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits: Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year), On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access, Personal Training (5 Free per year), Pharmacy Technician, Group Fitness Classes, Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management, Diabetes Care Program, Registered Dietician (5 Free per year), Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits: Workers' Compensation, Training/Seminars, Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders, Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions, Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off: 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Three (3) Personal Holidays, Personal Sick Leave, Family Sick Leave, Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours), Professional Medical Appointment Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, Military Training Leave, FMLA. Vacation Award: Applies to employees regularly scheduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week. Years of Service Vacation Days 0-5 16.25 days 6-10 19.50 days 11+ 22.75 days Eligible employees may earn an additional 2 days of vacation through participation in the Manatee Thrives program

Insurance: Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0. Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost), Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement: Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options. 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya. FRS Webinars. Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness: Professional Leadership Programs, Instructor-Led and eLearning Training, Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders, Career Counseling, Toastmasters, Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance), Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement. Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account: Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support. LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues. Miscellaneous Benefits Workers' Compensation Training/Seminars Fitness Center Access for employee only FRS options Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes). Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Three (3) Personal Holidays Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on a pro-rated basis