WASTEWATER COLLECTION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Candidates must be available to work 11 am - 7 pm shift, as well as on call, after hours, and during weather events, and any overtime when needed.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Work may be performed under direct supervision of a higher-level Wastewater Collection Technician. This is an entry-level classification in which incumbents learn the skills required to perform semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems. 

Level I Technicians are required to complete additional training classes within a 24-month time period. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists with the construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of manholes.
Digs ditches and unloads pipe.
Assists with the elimination of sewer blockages.
Obtains proper tools, equipment, supplies, and materials for high level technicians.
Locates sewer mains, manholes, and laterals.
Assists with operation of combo vac/jet truck to clean sewer mains and remove blockages.
Assists with operation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection in accordance with NASCO standards.
Cleans sewer spills and applies proper biocides as needed.
Performs basic manhole inspections.
Responds to emergency calls related to any Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO), back-up and manhole issue.
Assists with operation of a variety of complex trucks and equipment to properly maintain the collection system in order to comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) mandates and ECUA Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) reporting.
Uses computer for work orders, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping, and to look up customer information. 
Assist with operation of manhole rehabilitation truck, by-pass systems, back-hoe, front-end loader and related maintenance equipment.
Assist with daily inspections of the sewer collection system using CCTV camera equipment and visually inspecting manholes.
Assists with evaluation of pipes, manholes, and laterals.
Uses techniques and equipment to evaluate the collection system for sources of Infiltration and Inflow (I & I), such as smoke and dye testing. 
Sets up and operates temporary by-passes of gravity sewer system.
Assist with daily grease, sand, roots and debris removal from the collection system.
Uses knowledge of system to clear blockages though out the collection system.
Assist contractors and other divisions as needed with Vac-trucks and CCTV camera trucks.
Required to work different shifts as needed in all kinds of weather events.

All other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. (Educational documentation will be required upon offer of employment.)

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must respond to all emergency work callouts beyond his/her assigned shift.

Basic level of computer knowledge and skills is required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Within 24 months of employment, promotion, or transfer:

Possession of or ability to obtain a "Class A" CDL driver's license.  CDL permit must be obtained within 60 days after completion of 12-month probationary period.

Within six (6) months of hire

Attain Confined Space Entry Certification

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification

OSHA-10

Within 24 months of employment, promotion or transfer:

Completion of all required ECUA training modules.

Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or vibration.  May be required to enter various confined spaces.

The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet, but may be loud for limited durations while working with power tools, equipment, or machinery following all prescribed safety rules and regulations.

As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work before, during, and after any disaster as directed.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Concrete Mixer
Combination Vacuum and Jetter trucks
Computerized Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection truck
Smoke Machine
Air Hammer
Various Hand and Power Tools
Front-End Loader
Tamping Machine
Back-Hoe
Grouting equipment
Engineering maps, blue prints, and diagram

Knowledge of:

Tools, methods, materials, and techniques of the specialty area.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Basic mathematics.

Skill in:
Working with hand and power tools.
Performing maintenance and repair tasks.

Ability to:
Use of hand and power tools to perform maintenance activities.
Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.
Read and understand manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work as a member of a team, becoming increasingly knowledgeable and skillful.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Safely operate motor vehicles.

Salary : $38,750 - $63,523