Pump Station Technician Trainee

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PUMP STATION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Build your career with Pasco County Utilities starting your path as a Pump Station Technician Trainee! This role involves skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility wastewater pump stations and all related equipment.

The Pump Station Technician Trainee position provides a possible career path for advancement to Pump Station Technician when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.

• Check and maintain wastewater pump stations.
• Assist Utilities Foreman, Senior Utilities Foreman.
• Assist Pump Station Lead Mechanic, Mechanic I, Mechanic, and Vactor Operator as applicable.
• Perform potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities.
• Operate valves and exercise TCU battery checks; assist in operation of vactor and sludge trucks.
• Inspect mechanical equipment, troubleshoot, and correct minor malfunctions.
• Ensure reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests.
• Maintain wastewater facilities, housekeeping, general mowing, and grounds maintenance.
• Lift up to 80 pounds.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of wastewater collection, pump station maintenance; 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 (150 truck) and equipment.
• Ability to operate a radio.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others, including contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports, including using the computerized CMMS.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Must have a home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
• Performs and assists in confined space entries.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb, squat, stoop, and walk frequently.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must obtain FEMA IS 100 and IS 700 within 90 days from date of hire.
• Within 18 months from date of hire, obtain the following training certifications:
  Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, CPR, FWPCOA Wastewater “C” Certification.

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.

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may be temporarily assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to meet the needs of the County and its citizens. Employees may be on call as needed.

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides preference in appointment to preference-eligible veterans.