Distribution​/Collections Operator-in-Training

Overview

We are seeking a Distribution / Collections Operator-in-Training for assignment in Mary Esther, Florida. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system on an assigned shift.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Perform activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply
• Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces and tests water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow protection devices and other related water system assets
• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes and collection mains
• Operate cleaning and video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets
• Reading water meters manually
• Setting up work zones and assist in managing work zone safely
• Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are communicating; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions
• Respond to service orders related to line locations;
  Mark water and wastewater infrastructures
• Perform customer service work orders related to water/wastewater infrastructure;
  Interacts with the public in a professional manner
  - Provide courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public
• Timely completes work orders, forms, records and other associated paperwork both manually and digitally
• Operate heavy machinery, including: dump truck, Vactor truck and backhoe, as well as other related equipment
• Perform basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery, including: greasing, fluid level checks, pre-trip inspections, etc.
• Perform work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators
• Logs and/or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition
• Maintain accurate logs of repairs/maintenance done
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system
• Serves in an emergency standby capacity and/or available for on-call after hours including holidays and weekends
• Perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Drivers License
• Familiarity with hand and power tools