Salary: $22.18 - $24.40 Hourly Location : Naples, FL Job Type: Full Time, Regular Job Number: 09022 Department: Public Utilities Department Division: Wastewater Opening Date: 12/06/2024 Closing Date: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Summary Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department. Essential Functions •Performs skilled manual labor work in constructing, maintaining, and repairing utility collection, transmission, and distribution systems, including various manual labor tasks. •Locates and marks underground utility lines; locates existing utilities from blueprints; operates camera and vacuum truck to view/clean sewer pipes, gravity systems, and service connections; cleans and views lift stations, sanitary gravity lines, force mains, and service lines; views tapes of sewer system for acceptance; operates camera to locate service connections, breaks, and bores in sewer pipes; vacuums debris from manholes and stations; monitors and pumps down high-level stations; cuts sewer lines using chop saw; repairs sewer lines; repairs and installs gravity lines; performs grouting of service/gravity lines; cleans blockages, lateral lines, and excavation areas; inspects manholes and lift stations after relining; rebuilds pumps; installs, repairs, or replaces valves; disassembles, cleans, inspects, and maintains camera; replaces light bulbs; cleans/maintains trucks and drains debris tanks on trucks; develops and maintains County odor control program to neutralize offensive/noxious gases generating from sewage collection system; reviews design data and specifications of existing and proposed odor control units; conducts field studies to identify areas in need of odor control units or replacement/rehabilitation of existing units; monitors and records test unit data; maintains and paints pumps, motors, pipes; performs preventive maintenance on equipment. •Coordinates valve maintenance activities; operates vacuum truck mechanisms to clean valves; maintains and catalogs blueprints; responds to main breaks to develop and initiate isolation plans; raises/lowers valve boxes; and replaces damaged, defective, or outdated valves. •Utilizes global positioning system to collect and maintain data; locates, identifies, and documents placement of valves in the system; and coordinates tagging of valves on roadways. •Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; repairs main/service breaks; evaluates service calls, determines the amount of water loss, and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines the need to request the location of utility services; requests bacteria samples from the laboratory. •Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals. •Prepares, completes, and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, valve isolation forms, valve maintenance forms, data recorder sheets, pump activity reports, lift station sheets, maintenance reports, charts, timecards, leave requests, or other documents. •Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, contractors, utility companies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Minimum Qualifications •A high school diploma or GED* is required. •One (1) year of related experience. •Fingerprinting Required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Must possess and maintain a Wastewater Collections C Certification within two (2) years of hire. May require possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's license with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Supplemental information
- Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part time employees. For information, click to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team. Individuals hired into temporary positions for a period of less than six months, volunteers and interns are not benefit eligible. Temporary employees hired for longer than six months may be eligible for Florida Retirement System Benefits as well as others required by law. 01 APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use See Resume or See Above in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
- I understand and agree with the statements above.
- I do not agree with the statements above.
02 Do you possess a High school diploma or GED?
03 Do you possess at least one year of working experience in general maintenance?
04 Do you possess or are willing to get a CDL B driver's license with a tanker endorsement, with on-the-job training, within six months of employment?
05 Are you willing to attend training to obtain a Wastewater Collections C Certification within two (2) years of employment?
- Yes
- No
- Willing/Able to obtain
06 Can you read and understand blueprints?
07 Are you willing to work holidays and weekends?
08 Are you willing to work overtime?
09 Do you possess the Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly Certification or are you willing/able to obtain within six(6) months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- Willing/Able to obtain
Required Question