Crew Leader (Utilities Field) Waste Water - R14519

Utility Crew Leader

Sarasota County Government

$17.78 Hourly

Sarasota, FL

Full-Time

Public Utilities

Continuous

About Our Job

This is work participating in and assisting with the coordination of utility work for operations, maintenance, repair, installation and construction of the potable and reclaimed water distribution, wastewater; gravity, vacuum and pressurized sewer collection systems.

Job Description

Utility Operations

Crew leader duties shall include coordinating and overseeing the daily work activities of 3 or more staff comprised of any combination of; Equipment Operator-III's, Skilled Trades Worker-II's or I's and Trades Workers while performing; utility installations, maintenance and repairs, flow testing and disinfection to the public utility's potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, wastewater; gravity, vacuum and pressurized sewer collection systems, their appurtenances and all public service laterals.

Perform complete underground utility inspection / discovery, Sunshine 811 locates and submit as pertains to the operations, maintenance, repair, installation and construction of the potable and reclaimed water distribution, wastewater; gravity, vacuum and pressurized sewer collection systems, their appurtenances and all public service laterals, backflow prevention devices, meters and boxes and related appurtenances, including flow testing of water meters and certification of backflow prevention devices.

Performs right-of-way MOT and all restorations relating to complete utility maintenance and repairs.

Equipment Operation

Operates specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer-flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, flow meters and other related equipment used in distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance, including relief of wastewater sewer stoppages / backups, cleaning of lines, maintenance of structures / manholes, and investigation of inflow and infiltration.

Operates specialized equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, end loaders, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines and other related equipment required to install, maintain and repair utility system mains, services and their appurtenances, including tapping of water and wastewater mains and installing new water and wastewater services.

General Duties

Responds to customer's complaints and communicates relating to the water and sewer utility systems, including water leaks, water quality concerns, sewer stoppages / backups and odors.

Completes; service requests and work orders, with electronic equipment, software and communication technologies relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion.

Crew leader duties shall include coordinating and overseeing all necessary work to completion. Perform Red-Lining for utility discrepancies with GIS to make accurate field corrections and submit electronically to GIS Department. In addition, keeping necessary records, ensuring compliance with direction from the immediate Supervisor and or Manager performed in a professional and timely fashion.

Maintains equipment and vehicles as assigned.

Responds to emergencies as required.

Work Hours : Monday Friday 7 : 00 a.m. 3 : 30 p.m. On-Call Required.

About You

Minimum Qualifications : A High School Diploma or its equivalent and one-year of experience in the maintenance, construction or grounds maintenance. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Must acquire Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher CDL with tanker "N" endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain.

Preferred Qualifications : Florida Department Environmental Protection (FDEP) : Water Distribution System-Level 4, Drinking Water Treatment-Class D and or Wastewater Treatment-Class D Certification(s). NASSCO-PACP, MACP & LACP Certification(s). One (1) year of Wastewater Collection System Cleaning, Televising and Maintenance.

Job Competencies : Knowledge of current technology in water distribution, wastewater collections, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance practices. Knowledge and safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in potable, reuse, wastewater, and storm water conveyance systems maintenance and repair. Operation of backhoe, excavators, trencher, personal computers and mechanical tools used in utilities and the storm water maintenance industry. The ability to understand and follow oral / written instructions. Experience in the use of TV inspection, smoke testing and collection system flow monitoring equipment. Smartphone and basic computer skills with web app GIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Maximo software program.

• Certifications for Safety Training : Asbestos Cement Piping (Class-II), Blood Borne Pathogens, Chainsaw Safety, Competent Person-OSHA Standard, Confined Space Entry, Fire Extinguisher, Forklift Safety, Hazcom, Hearing Protection, Heavy Equipment Safety, Lock-out / Tag-out, Maintenance of Traffic-Intermediate, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Maximo Basics, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Trenching and Excavation Safety-OSHA Standard, Water Distribution Systems, Wastewater Collection System Cleaning & Maintenance, Wastewater Spill Sample Collection and Workplace Violence.

Physical Demands : Must occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening : This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Pay : $17.78 (Step 1)

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

About Everything Else

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.

Our vision is to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally.

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application / selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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