Collection & Distribution System Operator Trainee

Summary:

This position performs preventative/ corrective maintenance on District lift stations equipment with an emphasis on mechanical duties. The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel I this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities: The Collections Operator:

• Performs and assists a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the District’s wastewater collection system; cleans sewer mains and laterals, operates a high pressure rodder, manual power rodder, vacuums debris from lift stations and related structures.
• Monitors control panels, adjust valves and gates to regulate flow of waste to main plant.
• Performs work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
• Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on District lift station equipment.
• Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
• May collect samples of flow, log flows, and inspect stations involved in pumping wastewater.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; performs safety checks and check fluid levels of vehicles and equipment
• Assists other District personnel on related projects.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call; available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of on the job wastewater collection experience as a trainee or greater.
• Able to obtain or have FW&PCOA Class “C” or higher Certification in Collections and Distribution or ability to obtain within time-period outlined in offer letter.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Pass Drug test and Level II background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.57 - $36.09 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person