What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Technician - Lift Stations position at Manatee County, FL?
General Information
Work Location: 4530 66th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34210
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
To perform a variety of entry level, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance, construction, and/or mechanical tasks involved in the continuous operation of Manatee County's Wastewater Systems.
Note: Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ).
Working Conditions
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Duties range from performing trainee-level through skilled and lead duties related to the repair and maintenance activities in the Wastewater Lift Stations Section.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and operating equipment and facilities associated with the County's Wastewater Treatment facilities, pump stations, underground sewage gravity lines, lift stations, and force mains; or local distribution lines, services, and other appurtenances; performs construction layouts and establishes grades for all types of utility installations.
Operates and maintains appropriate service equipment including Utility service trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, equipment trailers, loaders, sewer cleaning equipment, and flushing equipment; metal cutting and welding equipment; hydraulic and pneumatic presses, valve operators and wrenches; trenching machines; boring machines; pipe cutters; dewatering systems; pumps; alignment tools; locating and leak detection devices and a wide variety of powered and unpowered hand tools.
Tech II and III:
Trains new technicians in the proper use of all required equipment and serves in a "lead" capacity when required.
Performs and supervises installations, rebuilds, and repairs of wastewater pipelines, vaults, valves, and backflow preventors; isolates water and wastewater lines for repairs, inspection, or construction; forms and pours concrete; rebuilds and restores all types of curbs, and sidewalks; adjusts valve box rims and covers to grade; installs, rebuilds, and repairs wide array of pumps, chemical feed equipment, electrical generators and other mechanical equipment in the County's Wastewater plants and pump stations; performs building and grounds maintenance as needed.
Reads, interprets and follows pertinent blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and record drawings.
Organizes and prepares parts, equipment, and tools for the day's work; maintains daily work records and completes reports on work activities; ensures job site safety through traffic control and equipment location; is "competent person" on job site for purposes of confined space and excavation safety rule compliance in absence of maintenance supervisor; fills out work orders; responds to after-hours emergency repair calls.
Communicates clearly, effectively, and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following oral and written instructions and other materials (i. e., manuals, schematics, maps, etc.)
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
TECH I B: Minimum of one (1) year experience in repair and maintenance or installation of sewage system pumps and equipment in a utility or closely related system.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
Valid driver's license with a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Valid Florida Class "A" CDL Permit WITH written Air Brakes, Tanker, Combination, and General Knowledge test required within 90 days of hire.
Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
TECH I B – III: Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.
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Prior work experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
TECH II and III: Ability to effectively oversee and train others.
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, wastewater pumping equipment, wastewater collection principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same.
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, occupational safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations; underground trenches and excavations; heavy equipment operation; traffic control; hazardous chemical and fluids handling.
Ability to distinguish colors and sounds. i. e., safety/emergency equipment signals, alarms, horns, etc.
Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools.
Ability to work in small, confined structures underground and in the presence of raw sanitary sewage. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools and equipment assigned.
Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to understand and follow oral or written directions communicated in English and daily record keeping responsibilities.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, steps, etc.
Ability to perform physical strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; traverse uneven or rugged terrain; and safely operate equipment under varying conditions, i.e., rough, uneven, slippery, etc.
Additional incentive pay for working in the lift stations section:
Tech I A: $0.50/hour
Tech I B - Tech II: $1.00/hour
Tech III: $1.50/hour
This incentive is reflected in the salary range for this position.
Veterans Preference
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
EEO/ADA Statement
Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.
Drug-Free Workplace
Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Salary : $21 - $30
