Collection Technician - Utilities Sewer Technician Assessment Team

Under supervision Collection Technician performs labor supporting the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of the Seminole County Wastewater Collection System; and perform a variety of related duties as assigned.

** Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Qualified candidates can expect to start at $18.00/hr.**

** Additional compensation based on licensure.**

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Assist other staff and/or work independently in the maintenance, repair and construction of wastewater collections systems.
• Inspects lift stations or diagnoses problems and makes necessary repairs not requiring the skill of a Collections Mechanic.
• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and other duties under the direction of the assigned supervisor.
• Assist Mechanics with assigned responsibility;
  Perform preventive, predictive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures.
• Mow grass, trim shrubbery and perform housekeeping functions around lift station sites and wet wells.
• Wash down lift stations, perform operation of Vactor when vacuum cleaning of stations, remove rags and debris from floats and power cable.
• May be required to operate various types of small maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.
• Completes required field paperwork. Documents work performed in required log books and/or work order management system.
• Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in electrical, hydraulic or mechanical work related to wastewater collections systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "A" with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six (6) months.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Must have the ability to be trained in the operation of heavy equipment including, backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader, and other similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to operate small gas powered equipment such as a gas mower, tractor or other similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints and maps.
• Must have normal color vision and hearing.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly; both orally and in writing.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.