Lift Station Technician

Job Summary

Apprentice – $18.08 per hour

Purpose:

learn to maintain Lift Stations, schedule and perform preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and generate reports. Work under general supervision. Weekend, holiday, after‑hours and emergency response may be required.

• Apprentice – Learn troubleshooting Lift Station malfunctions, perform repairs, remove and replace equipment, maintain facility and grounds, evaluate system readings, monitor vehicles, attend staff meetings, and participate in an on‑call rotation.
• Technician “C” – Perform preventive maintenance on piping, systems, and equipment in accordance with prescribed schedules; troubleshoot malfunctions and verify SCADA operation; remove and replace components; maintain facility and grounds; assist maintenance staff; evaluate readings; keep logs; attend meetings; on‑call rotation.
• Technician “B” – Schedule and perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot malfunctions; verify and maintain SCADA; remove/replace components; maintain facility; assist staff; guide less experienced workers; evaluate readings; maintain logs using CMMS; perform office tasks; attend meetings; on‑call rotation.
• Technician “A” – Schedule and perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot malfunctions; verify and maintain SCADA; remove/replace components; maintain facility; assist staff; guide and schedule less experienced workers; evaluate readings; create and close work orders in CMMS; perform office tasks and timesheets; review timesheets; set performance plans; conduct evaluations; develop procedures; on‑call rotation.

• Apprentice – High school diploma or equivalent; TTC approved certification within 18 months of hire (preferred);
  Confined Space Entry certification within 18 months;
  Class C Wastewater Collections Certification within 18 months; residence within a 20‑mile radius of Leesburg.
• Technician “C” – 2080 hours of wastewater or lift‑station experience; at least 1 year mechanical maintenance; at least 1 year electrical controls experience;
  Confined Space Entry competency certificate;
  Wastewater Collection Certificate C; MOT approved; valid Florida driver’s license.
• Technician “B” – 6240 hours of wastewater or lift‑station experience; at least 3 years mechanical maintenance; at least 3 years electrical controls experience;
  Confined Space Entry competency;
  Wastewater Collections Certificate B;
  Backflow Tester Certification within 18 months;
  Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months; satisfactory driving record.
• Technician “A” – 10400 hours of wastewater or lift‑station experience; at least 5 years mechanical maintenance; at least 5 years electrical controls experience;
  Confined Space Entry competency;
  Wastewater Collections Certificate A;
  Backflow Tester Certification;
  Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and no restrictions;
  Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months; satisfactory driving record.

Apprentice – $18.08 per hour

Technician “C” – $21.14 per hour

Technician “B” – $22.87 per hour

Technician “A” – $25.72 per hour

• Health Insurance – effective 90 days after hire; PPO or HMO via BCBS of Florida.
• Dental Insurance – effective 90 days after hire; PPO or HMO via Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – effective 90 days after hire; provider Mutual of Omaha.
• Employee Wellness Center – free to employees, dependents, and retirees enrolled in city health insurance.
• Retirement – 401A non‑contributory defined contribution pension; city contributes 5%. Police and Fire employees join separate plans.
• Life Insurance – $50,000 policy; 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire; 100% premium paid.
• Bereavement Leave – 24 hours with pay.
• Holidays – 11 paid holidays.
• PTO Sell‑Back – up to 2 times per fiscal year; total 160 hours.
• Computer Purchase – financing up to $1,000; 39 payroll deductions.
• Fitness Programs – city pays 50% of monthly fee for employee and spouse at designated centers.
• Safety Shoes – city pays up to $150 per year for approved safety shoes/boots.
• Tax Deferral – employees may deflect an amount allowed by IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account.