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Manatee County, FL is Hiring an Utilities Water Maintenance Technician - Water Distribution Near Bradenton, FL
General Information
Location: 4520 66th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm (rotating Stand-By/On-Call schedule is required)
This classification performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, or mechanical maintenance activities of average difficulty, which may include repair and installation tasks involving pumps, valves, piping and structures related to infrastructure, building, facilities, or equipment in the operation of Manatee County's Water Systems. The position may supervise the work of Utilities Water Maintenance Technician Trainees.
Working Conditions
Indoor/outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 80 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment and continued employment with Manatee County Government is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random substance screenings. An applicant/employee who fails to pass a drug/alcohol screening, shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years.Job Description
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.
Responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and operating equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the County's water distribution systems, or maintenance and repair of the Water Treatment Facilities and associated storage sites and pumping stations.
Assists in installation, maintenance, and repairs on water reclaim lines.
Maintains and operates dewatering pumps during repairs and installations.
Assists in removing and rebuilding large pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
Assists in the repair and/or rebuilding of roads, curbs, and sidewalks; assists in locating and isolating lines for installations or repairs; loads and unloads parts, materials, and equipment on job sites.
Operates hand and power tools, gas saws, drills, jack hammers, compactors; drives trucks, flusher trucks and dump trucks; makes wet taps on various sizes of pipes.
Assists in traffic control at road work sites.
Performs facility and grounds maintenance as needed.
Responds to afterhours emergency repair calls.
Assists in inspection operations.
Assists in aquatic plant control operations.
Assists in general maintenance of treatment basins, filters, storage tanks, chemical storage facilities, well fields, pumping stations and generator facilities.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field for applicable section.
Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
Water Level 3 Distribution System Operator License, and "Confined Space Entry" certification required.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of water distribution principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same.
Knowledge of safety and health precautions in reclaimed systems operation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to understand and carry out daily record keeping.
Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs.
Ability to perform physical strenuous work in adverse weather environments.
Ability to distinguish colors.
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.
- 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)
- 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).
- 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
Years of Service Vacation Days
6-10 19.50 days
11 22.75 days
- Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
- Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
- Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.
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.
- 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).
- 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.
a pro-rated basis
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-56k (estimate)
05/21/2024
05/24/2024
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