Cleaning and Inspect Crew - Skilled Trades Worker I (Wastewater) - R15727

Job Description: Stormwater Operations Locates and performs installation, maintenance, and repair to the enclosed and open Stormwater drainage conveyance system and their appurtenances. Performs roadway and right-of-way restoration relating to completed utility maintenance and repairs. Equipment Operation Operates specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, open-channel flow meters and other related equipment used in wastewater and storm water collection system maintenance, including relief of storm and sanitary sewer stoppages, cleaning of lines, maintenance of manholes, catch basins (structures), and investigation of inflow and infiltration. Operates additional specialized equipment, such as backhoes, 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 mains and installing new water services.

General Duties: Responds to customer complaints relating to the utility and storm water systems, including water leaks, water quality concerns, sewer stoppages, Stormwater backups and odors. Maintains equipment and vehicles as assigned. Completes and submits work orders relating to all work performed in a professional and timely fashion. Responds to emergency situations as required.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of utility water distribution, stormwater conveyance systems and wastewater collection systems.-OR- If no experience, but willing to learn, we will accept as a "trainee" with less than two (2) years. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment. Must acquire Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or higher CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.

Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move up to or 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 Range: $17.18 (Step 1) - $18.78 (Step 4)This Posting is currently Open Until Filled 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!)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.