Job title: Construction Crew – Skilled Trades Worker I – Waste Water – R14406
Company: Sarasota County Government
Job description: Department:
Public Works
About Our Job
Skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of stormwater structures and facilities.
Job Description:
Stormwater Operations
Performs locates, installation, maintenance and repair, to the enclosed and open Stormwater drainage conveyance system and their appurtenances. Forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete is part of the maintenance of drainage systems.
Performs roadway and right-of-way restoration relating to completed utility maintenance and repair.
Equipment Operation
Operates specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, open-channel flow meters and other related equipment used in wastewater and storm water collection system maintenance, including relief of storm and sanitary sewer stoppages, cleaning of lines, maintenance of manholes, catch basins (structures), and investigation of inflow and infiltration.
Operates specialized equipment, such as backhoes, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines and other related equipment required to install, maintain and repair utility system mains, services and their appurtenances, including tapping of water mains and installing new water services.
General Duties
Responds to customer complaints relating to storm water systems, including water quality concerns, Stormwater backups and odors.
Maintains equipment and vehicles as assigned.
Completes and submits work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion.
Responds to emergency situations as required.
Work Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. On-Call Required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of utility water distribution Stormwater conveyance systems and wastewater collection systems. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License at time of appointment. Must acquire Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or higher CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire to be eligible to remain employed in this position.
Job Competencies: Knowledge of current technology in water distribution, wastewater collections, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance practices. Knowledge and safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in potable, reuse, wastewater, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance and repair. Operation of backhoe, excavators, trencher, personal computers and mechanical tools used in utilities and the storm water maintenance industry. The ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions. Experience in the use of TV inspection, smoke testing and collection system flow monitoring equipment.
**Certifications for Safety Training: Hazcom; Confined Space; Hearing Protection; Bloodborne Pathogens; Workplace Violence; Lockout/Tagout, Fire Extinguisher; Asbestos; Personal Protective Equipment; Trenching Safety, Backhoe Operations, Chainsaw Safety and Forklifts.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Pay: $16.93 (Step 1)
This Posting is currently Open Until Filled
Expected salary:
Location: Sarasota, FL
Job date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:18:41 GMT
