Water & Sewer Operations Specialist 4 - Trainee

2 months ago


Clearwater, United States Pinellas County FL Full time

Classification Title: Utilities Operations Specialist 4 - Trainee (Water & Sewer), C55

Location: - nd Avenue North; Largo, FL

Work Schedule: 4-Day work week with 10-hour shifts 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Do you enjoy working in water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities systems?We have the ideal opportunity for you

Work maintaining a complex network of supervisors and technical water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities systems. This is advanced administrative, technical, and supervisory work supporting a network of utilities system lines, pumping stations, metering facilities, and automated controls. Employees in this class plan, supervise and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance personnel. Direction is given to subordinates diagnosing and planning repair and installation work. Employees participate in reviews of new or modified operations and exercise independent judgment within established technical standards. The position reports to a division supervisor, unit supervisor, or designee.

What Will You Do?

Assigns and directs work of maintenance crews in the replacement, repair, or upgrade of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Supervises correct measures for emergency and construction equipment. Responsible for inventory of asset equipment, employee time records, scheduling of work to include early parts pick up, performing discipline, and writing performance reviews. Makes inspection of work site in advance of work performed. Analyzes data relating to sanitary sewer interruptions and overflows, pressurized water, sewer and reclaimed main breaks, installation, relocation, and replacement. Coordinates field logistics related to labor, equipment, and material allocation. Interprets "as built" Engineering schematics or material specification drawings that need to be deciphered prior to installation or procurement. Estimates project costs through job site assessments and presenting a sound business case of your findings. Selects and trains new personnel, prepares work schedules, conducts performance evaluations, coordinates overtime, and maintains employee time records. Completes work-related reports and/or maintains operation and maintenance logs. Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need?

4 years of skilled utilities field or bench work experience that includes supervisory or lead worker experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement. Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class 3 Distribution System Operators License (DEP). Must possess and maintain a Temporary Traffic Control Certification or position may be demoted. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

Knowledge of services offered by the County and other local community services agencies. Fluent in any languages other than English, particularly Spanish. Ability to work a flexible work schedule when needed.

  Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer

Our benefits rank among the top in the area Check it out Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options. We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more

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