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: $23.88 - $48.21 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person