Wastewater Collection System Operator D

Salary : $1,357.54 - $2,264.99 Biweekly

Location : Miami Beach, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 02386

Department : Public Works Sewer

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 1 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Eastern

Nature of Work

The purpose of this classification is to train to perform skilled work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of the City of Miami Beach's wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification ensure safe working conditions, and maintain wastewater flow. Position reports to the Sewer Supervisor.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

The following duties are to be learned for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned

• Install new service laterals and wastewater collection system mains.
• Clears flow stoppages.
• Locate the City of Miami Beach's sewer mains, force mains, and laterals for other utilities and contractors.
• Operates heavy equipment when required.
• Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
• Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
• Cleans, oils, and maintains yard equipment and tools.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
• Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new wastewater special projects and various other types of projects.
• Document expenditures of funds and use of materials.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements :

For all positions :

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions :

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification . It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference : Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan : pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible) : flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at

Do you have a High school diploma or GED and a demonstrated desire to serve the public?

I acknowledge that I must obtain Florida Water & Pollution Control Association issued Wastewater Collection Technician class C certification or a minimum Florida level "C" WWTPO license or higher within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.

I acknowledge that I must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach. This position is subject to random drug / alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportation's Random Testing for CDL drivers.

Are you able to communicate written and verbally in English?

I acknowledge that I this position is a trainee position and promotion to Wastewater Collection System Operator C is required within 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach

Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N / A.

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Salary : $1,358 - $2,265