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: $23.25 - $46.94 per hour
Benefits:
•Flexible spending account
Schedule:
Work Location: In person