Utilities Meter Crew Leader (Water / Wastewater) - R15694

Utilities Field Crew Leader (Water / Wastewater)

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Utilities Field Crew Leader for the Public Utilities Department. This position involves 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 :

Coordinate and oversee the daily work activities of 3 or more staff 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 and discovery, Sunshine 811 locates and submits 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.

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

Equipment Operation :

Operate 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.

Operate 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 :

Respond 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.

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

Coordinate and oversee all necessary work to completion. Perform Red-Lining for utility discrepancies with GIS to make accurate field corrections and submit electronically to GIS Department.

Keep necessary records, ensuring compliance with direction from the immediate Supervisor and or Manager performed in a professional and timely fashion.

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 (1) year of experience in the operations, maintenance, repair, installation and construction of the potable and reclaimed water distribution, wastewater; gravity, vacuum and pressurized sewer collection systems.

Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License.

Must acquire Class "A" Commercial Drivers 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 of Environmental Protection (FDEP) : Water Distribution System-Level 1, Drinking Water Treatment-Class A and or Wastewater Treatment-Class "A" Certification(s).

NASSCO-PACP, MACP & LACP Certification(s).

Valid State of Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class "A" with Tanker "N" endorsement preferred. Distribution Operator License Level 1

Physical Demands : Must frequently 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.

About Everything Else :

Pay : $18.05 (Step 1) - $21.55 (Step 7)

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled