Sewer Operations Specialist

Sewer Operations Specialist 3 (3 Positions)

This position may be required to report to either location:

• nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771
• 3900 Dunn Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

If you are looking to grow your career in Utilities maintenance, Pinellas County Government will keep you on track. The Utilities Operations Specialist 3 (UOS3) is a skilled technical role involving specialized testing, maintenance, and repair of utility systems, equipment, lines, or devices. Employees in this class perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of utility systems and devices. Duties may include supervising skilled and semi-skilled employees, and work is performed in accordance with established procedures, but requires initiative and independent judgment.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring utility maintenance experience into a mid-level career ladder role. There are future opportunities to advance to a Utilities Operations Specialist 4 (UOS4), supervisor, or manager roles.

• Lead person of a small to medium-sized construction crew installing, maintaining, and repairing water, sewer, and reclaimed systems.
• Performs and directs visual inspection of sewer lines and systems.
• Installs clean-outs, repairs, and replaces sewer infrastructures.
• Operates equipment and vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies (stoppages, overflows, etc.).
• Maintain records and reports.
• Performs other related work as assigned or required.

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of skilled utilities field experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement upon hire, with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) driving report.
• Possession of a Wastewater Level 3 (previously a Level
  
  C) or higher Wastewater Certification.
• Possession and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control Certification within 9 months of hire/promotion date.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Candidate may be required to perform manual labor for extended periods occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to operate medium to large excavating equipment.
• Working knowledge of GIS mapping systems for sewer infrastructure.

• Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Utilities Operations Specialist 3