Salary: $19.14 - $28.72 Hourly Location : Wesley Chapel, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 10285-1023 Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M Opening Date: 10/20/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Range: Hourly Range: $15.02 - $24.40 Pay Grade: Pay Grade: N29 (Non-exempt position) Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. General DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY WORKER III! Pasco County BOCC Utilities Water & Wastewater is seeking to hire an applicant that is experience in skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility water and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment processes. Essential Job Functions Job assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: Checks and maintains wastewater pump stations; installs and maintains water lines, meters, hydrants, and valves; assists Labor Supervisors I and II; assists water or wastewater operators; performs potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, sludge truck, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of potable or reclaimed water transmission or distribution; wastewater collection; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
- Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment.
- Skill Operating flat bed, five (5) yard dump truck, sludge truck, tandem dump truck with trailer, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader.
- Ability to operate a radio.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
- Ability to read for comprehension.
- Must be accessible and be available for overtime work.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
Minimum RequirementsPHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's License. Must be able to obtain a valid Florida CDL Class B permit within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be able to obtain a Valid Florida B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with N Tanker endorsement within one hundred twenty (120) days from date of employment. NOTE: Candidate hired, regardless of tier, will be provided the opportunity and required to obtain Confined Space, Trenching and Shoring and Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certifications within 18 months. The training period may be extended by the County to which the position is assigned. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. On call as needed. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
02 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04 Which best describes the years of direct experience you have in water or wastewater field maintenance?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
05 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
06 Do you have a CDL Class B Permit OR can you obtain it within 30 days from date of hire?
07 Do you have a Florida CDL Class B with N Tanker endorsement or can you obtain it within 120 days from date of hire?
08 Do you possess a Trenching and Shoring Certification OR are you able to obtain the certification 18 months from date of hire?
09 Do you possess a Confined Space Certification OR are you able to obtain it 18 months from date of hire?
10 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
11 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
12 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
13 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
14 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 15 How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Facebook
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Pasco County Website/GovernmentJobs.com
- Other
16 If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question