Wastewater Collections Technician I

Wastewater Collections Technician

The City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

Entry salary: $42,045.64 Position open until filled

Under general supervision, the Wastewater Collections Technician performs generally skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewers and appurtenances for the Public Utilities Department. Handles public complaints and concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

• Assists, supports, and participates in general labor performing tasks for all phases of Public Utilities Department collection system components installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Removes, cleans, and disposes dirt, concrete, blacktop, and other materials; digs and opens ditches for laying pipe by use of a trenching machine, backhoe, or manually; assists in laying pipe and appurtenances.
• Assists in shop or yard area by cleaning, painting, and performing routine maintenance work; loads, stacks, and carries pipe and appurtenances.
• Operates, drives, and monitors the maintenance of flatbeds, boom trucks, dump trucks, air hammer, chop saw, chain saw, weed eater, concrete mixer, and other equipment.
• Makes taps for new wastewater mains and extensions; installs and replaces fittings and performs minor repair work on damaged pipe.
• Cleans, paints, and maintains wastewater mains, laterals, cleanouts, manholes and surrounding areas; locates water lines and sewer lines when needed; locates shut-off valves, repairs wastewater leaks, and replaces wastewater gate valves, plug valves, and other wastewater appurtenances.
• Installs, tests, and repairs, wastewater mains, taps, laterals and related equipment; performs tasks under general guidance and follows routine procedures and standard operating policies.
• Assists a welder in the shop or field; provides support and help, gathers materials, and assists other tradesworkers with various challenging repairs and installs.
• Performs standby duty for after-hour responses; assists department in the event of an emergency and may be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours to help complete work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, certifications, and equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Obtain and maintain a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association Class C Wastewater Collections Certificate within two years of hire date.

Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes

Type: Obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within their probationary period (6 months from hire date). Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 2 years of hire date.

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:

Backhoe, hydraulic pipe cleaning truck (vac con), light dump truck, double diaphragm pump, walk behind cut saw, hand held cut saw, plate compactor, jumping jack, 90 lb. jackhammer, hand tools, atlas, handheld radio, computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and experience:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate AND one (1) year experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Common hand and power tools
• Pipes and fittings
• Hazards and safety precautions connected with the water and sewer system
• Department policies and standard operating procedures
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in:

• Understanding and carrying out instructions
• Reading and interpreting machine manuals
• Learning principles, materials, and equipment common to water works and sanitary construction
• Performing repairs and maintenance
• Operating motorized equipment
• Reading and interpreting atlases, plans, and specifications
• General civil engineering concepts
• Understanding and interpreting complex policies, protocols, and procedures

Benefits

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Health and Wellness initiatives 100% employee health care coverage Option for dependent health care Life Insurance Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans Competitive Salaries Tuition assistance Training and development opportunities Travel compensation Military leave Bereavement leave Discount coupons Service and employee recognition awards

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Competitive hourly rates Flexible schedules Training and development opportunities Discount coupons Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.