What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump Station Technician position at Pasco County, FL?
Build your career with Pasco County! The role of Pump Station Technician involves skilled and semiskilled work inthe operation and maintenance of utility wastewater pump stations and all related equipment.
**The Pump Station Technician position provides a possible career path for advancement to Senior Pump Station Technician when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.
Essential Job Functions
Job assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: Checks and maintains wastewater pump stations; assists Labor Supervisors II and III; assists Pump Station Lead Mechanic/Mechanic and Vactor Operator as applicable; performs potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Assists in operation of various size hydraulic boom, vactor and sludge trucks. Inspects mechanical equipment, troubleshoots, and corrects minor malfunctions. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains wastewater facilities, housekeeping, general mowing and grounds maintenance. Operates and interprets the SCADA system for day to day operations. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of wastewater collection, pump station maintenance; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
- Skill in operating motor vehicles (F150) and equipment.
- Ability to operate a radio.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others, including contractors.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. To include computerized based work order system (CMMS).
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
- Ability to read for comprehension.
- Must have a home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
- Performs and assists in confined space entries.
- Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Must be able to obtain the following: FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification within eighteen (18) months from date of hire, Confined Space Certification and Excavating and Trenching within one (1) year from date of hire.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will 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. On call as needed.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
