Wastewater Collection System Lead

General Function:
Manual labor with limited supervisory responsibility; a Collection System Lead supervises and participates in the work activities of the Maintenance Mechanics and Technicians. Work is generally not of a specialized nature, work is frequently repetitive and routine in nature. The employee is required to exercise considerable individual initiative and independent judgment in the planning of work, have technical knowledge, and must have the ability to apply independent judgment in the completion of assignments.

Work assignments are detailed and specific as to the task to be completed. The employee also directs and supervises a group or groups of employees performing a variety of labor tasks related to assigned duties. Work is evaluated by observation of work in progress and review of completed tasks.


Reports To:
Division Supervisor


Supervisory Responsibility:
As assigned
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safeguards all assigned equipment.
• Performs all work in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Proper utilization of the assigned crew(s) and equipment.
• Reports to the Supervisor all repairs and malfunctions of vehicles and equipment assigned and assigned crew(s) daily performance.
• Supervises and trains employees as assigned.
• Operates heavy equipment when necessary for the completion of tasks.
• Maintains inventory of parts and tools on service vehicles in order to accomplish routine and emergency repairs.
• Reports possible health/safety hazards to supervisor.
• Performs job duties in compliance with safety rules and standards.
• Ability to cross train with other sections.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries.
• Installs and repairs water/wastewater mains, service laterals, taps, water mains, manholes, pumps, and boxes, flushes water mains and maintains lift stations.
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, new installations, and daily work logs.
• Locate and mark water and sewer lines.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time withor without notice.


Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in the water/wastewater utilities maintenance, repairs, and installations required.
• Must possess a valid FWPCOA Class C Field Technician Certification or obtain certification within two (2) years from date of hire.
• Must have a good knowledge of materials and equipment used in the installation and maintenance of water/wastewater lines and services and working knowledge in the operation, and maintenance of equipment and lift stations.
• Knowledge of the water/wastewater utility systems and applicable rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to supervise subordinates on assigned tasks; skill and initiative in dealing with constantly changing assignments. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and responds to emergencies.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (Class
  
  B) with a tanker endorsement and with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:
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