Utilities Water Maintenance Technician I - III (DOQ) - Wastewater Collections
Salary:
$19.
19 - $33.
11 HourlyLocation :
Bradenton, FLJob Type:
Full-Time (Hourly)Job Number:
23-00559Department:
UtilitiesOpening Date:
07/26/2023Closing Date:
8/2/2023 11:
59 PM EasternGeneral Information Utilities Department / Wastewater Division4524 66th St.
W.
, Bradenton, Florida 34210Monday - Friday / 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm (Standby / On-Call Required) Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners, and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees.
We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
The Manatee County provides wastewater services to more than 330,000 customers across 900 square miles of unincorporated portions of Manatee County, Florida.
The Wastewater Collections section is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of over 28,000 manholes, 468 miles of force main (pressure pipe), and 1257 miles of gravity sewer.
As a Utilities Water Maintenance Technician DOQ, you will perform a variety of skilled and semi- skilled maintenance or construction activities in the operation of Manatee County's Water/Wastewater System.
You will assist in the repair of water/wastewater line breaks, assist in water/wastewater line locations, and install water/wastewater lines.
Note:
Job title and salary will Depend on Qualifications (DOQ)$19.
20/hour for the Tech I A ($18.
70 plus $.
50 position additive )$19.
70/hour for Tech I B ($18.
70 plus $1.
00 position additive )$21.
48/hour for Tech II ($20.
48 plus $1.
00 position additive )$22.
92/hour for Tech III ($22.
42 plus $1.
50 position additive ) Position additive received for working in the Wastewater Collections, Water Distribution, and Lift Stations sections.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.
Comprehensive benefits package - Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays Florida Retirement System (FRS) Tuition reimbursement Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
Job Description What You Will Do Adjusts manhole rims and covers to grade and pours concrete.
Add to your salary with Standby and On-Call Use various equipment and tools to maintain, repair and replace water/wastewater lines throughout Manatee County.
Who You Are Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
Able to resolve situations and problems of a nature and complexity commensurate with experience.
Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, and other stakeholders.
Able to understand and follow verbal instructions and written materials (i.
e.
, manuals, schematics, and maps).
Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, water distribution and wastewater collection principles, and practices of maintenance, repair, or construction of same, commensurate with experience.
Knowledge of safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations, underground trenches and excavations, heavy equipment operation, traffic control, mechanical and chemical equipment repair, electrical and internal combustion driven machinery, and hazardous chemical and fluids handling, commensurate with experience.
Please see the complete job description .
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education:
All levels require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Participation in a rotating stand-by/on-call schedule is required.
All levels require a valid driver's license with a valid Florida driver's license prior to the start date.
Tech IA must have a valid Florida Class A CDL Permit with written Air Brakes, Tanker, Combination, and General Knowledge tests within 90 days of hire.
Tech IA must obtain a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
All other levels require a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
Experience:
Technician IA:
No previous relevant experience is required.
Technician IB:
One or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
Technician II:
Three or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
One year of back-hoe experience.
Technician III:
Five or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
Three years of back-hoe experience.
Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.
Certification Requirements:
Tech 1B:
Level 3 Distribution Systems Operator License within 18 months of hire.
Confined Space Certification within 1 year of hire.
Teaching and Shoring Certification within 1 year of hire.
Temporary Traffic Control Certificate within 1 year of hire.
Technician II:
Level 2 Distribution Systems Operator License.
Technician III:
Level 1 Distribution Systems Operator License.
Desired:
All Levels:
Previous experience in repair/maintenance of water/wastewater distribution utility systems and pipe laying, operating heavy earth moving equipment, and operating directional bore machine desired.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees.
For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
01 VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note:
See Resume is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.
I acknowledge the above statement 02 If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible) An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.
S.
Department of Defense A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard A veteran with a Honorable discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility) Not claiming Veteran's Preference 03 Which level of education have you achieved? No high school equivalency High school graduate/equivalent Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree 04 Are you able to participate in the required rotating stand-by/on-call schedule? yes no 05 Do you have a valid driver's license, and do you have valid Florida Driver's license or will you be able to get one prior to the start date? yes no Required Question Recommended Skills Assembling Machinery Hydraulics Preventive Maintenance Installations (Manual/Mechanical) Test Equipment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$19.
19 - $33.
11 HourlyLocation :
Bradenton, FLJob Type:
Full-Time (Hourly)Job Number:
23-00559Department:
UtilitiesOpening Date:
07/26/2023Closing Date:
8/2/2023 11:
59 PM EasternGeneral Information Utilities Department / Wastewater Division4524 66th St.
W.
, Bradenton, Florida 34210Monday - Friday / 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm (Standby / On-Call Required) Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners, and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees.
We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
The Manatee County provides wastewater services to more than 330,000 customers across 900 square miles of unincorporated portions of Manatee County, Florida.
The Wastewater Collections section is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of over 28,000 manholes, 468 miles of force main (pressure pipe), and 1257 miles of gravity sewer.
As a Utilities Water Maintenance Technician DOQ, you will perform a variety of skilled and semi- skilled maintenance or construction activities in the operation of Manatee County's Water/Wastewater System.
You will assist in the repair of water/wastewater line breaks, assist in water/wastewater line locations, and install water/wastewater lines.
Note:
Job title and salary will Depend on Qualifications (DOQ)$19.
20/hour for the Tech I A ($18.
70 plus $.
50 position additive )$19.
70/hour for Tech I B ($18.
70 plus $1.
00 position additive )$21.
48/hour for Tech II ($20.
48 plus $1.
00 position additive )$22.
92/hour for Tech III ($22.
42 plus $1.
50 position additive ) Position additive received for working in the Wastewater Collections, Water Distribution, and Lift Stations sections.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.
Comprehensive benefits package - Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays Florida Retirement System (FRS) Tuition reimbursement Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
Job Description What You Will Do Adjusts manhole rims and covers to grade and pours concrete.
Add to your salary with Standby and On-Call Use various equipment and tools to maintain, repair and replace water/wastewater lines throughout Manatee County.
Who You Are Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
Able to resolve situations and problems of a nature and complexity commensurate with experience.
Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, and other stakeholders.
Able to understand and follow verbal instructions and written materials (i.
e.
, manuals, schematics, and maps).
Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, water distribution and wastewater collection principles, and practices of maintenance, repair, or construction of same, commensurate with experience.
Knowledge of safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations, underground trenches and excavations, heavy equipment operation, traffic control, mechanical and chemical equipment repair, electrical and internal combustion driven machinery, and hazardous chemical and fluids handling, commensurate with experience.
Please see the complete job description .
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education:
All levels require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Participation in a rotating stand-by/on-call schedule is required.
All levels require a valid driver's license with a valid Florida driver's license prior to the start date.
Tech IA must have a valid Florida Class A CDL Permit with written Air Brakes, Tanker, Combination, and General Knowledge tests within 90 days of hire.
Tech IA must obtain a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.
All other levels require a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
Experience:
Technician IA:
No previous relevant experience is required.
Technician IB:
One or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
Technician II:
Three or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
One year of back-hoe experience.
Technician III:
Five or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.
Three years of back-hoe experience.
Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.
Certification Requirements:
Tech 1B:
Level 3 Distribution Systems Operator License within 18 months of hire.
Confined Space Certification within 1 year of hire.
Teaching and Shoring Certification within 1 year of hire.
Temporary Traffic Control Certificate within 1 year of hire.
Technician II:
Level 2 Distribution Systems Operator License.
Technician III:
Level 1 Distribution Systems Operator License.
Desired:
All Levels:
Previous experience in repair/maintenance of water/wastewater distribution utility systems and pipe laying, operating heavy earth moving equipment, and operating directional bore machine desired.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees.
For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
01 VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note:
See Resume is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.
I acknowledge the above statement 02 If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible) An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.
S.
Department of Defense A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard A veteran with a Honorable discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility) Not claiming Veteran's Preference 03 Which level of education have you achieved? No high school equivalency High school graduate/equivalent Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree 04 Are you able to participate in the required rotating stand-by/on-call schedule? yes no 05 Do you have a valid driver's license, and do you have valid Florida Driver's license or will you be able to get one prior to the start date? yes no Required Question Recommended Skills Assembling Machinery Hydraulics Preventive Maintenance Installations (Manual/Mechanical) Test Equipment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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