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Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County, Florida. The Field Services Division is responsible for the inspection, testing, regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of over 4,800 miles of pipeline, over 11,000 fire hydrants, and approximately 860 wastewater pump stations.

The Field Services Division is seeking well-qualified individuals to fill multiple positions of "Field Specialist Trainee / I / II/ III". This position is responsible for assisting crews in the field engaged in the repairs, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance of the wastewater/collection and water distribution systems. This work is performed under field conditions; this position does not qualify for remote work.

Work is generally performed during normal business hours; after hours and weekend work is a regular occurrence for this position.

General Functions: This key position performs skilled technical work for operation and maintenance of underground utility piping and pumping facilities. Responsible for performing technical duties in field operations in one or more of the following areas: heavy equipment operation, valve, meter and hydrant operation and maintenance, pump station operation, maintenance and installation of piping systems, safety, sewer video inspection and sealing, sewer cleaning equipment, line locations, backflow prevention/cross connection control and other areas may be determined by specific operational needs.

The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and skills in three or more specialty areas. May be assigned as team leader. May be required to provide training.

Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

Field Specialist Trainee/I/II/III
This position performs skilled technical work for operation and maintenance of underground utility piping and pumping facilities. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing technical duties in field operations in one or more of the following areas: heavy equipment, valve, meter and hydrant operation and maintenance, pump station operation and maintenance, repair and installation of piping systems, safety, sewer video inspection and sealing, sewer cleaning equipment, line locations, backflow prevention/cross connection control and other areas as may be determined by specific operational needs.

All Field Specialist Positions (Trainee, I, II and III) have the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirement of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and obtain license and endorsements within six months of hire or promotion.
• As needed, CDL training is provided on-the-job / paid for by Orange County through an approved organization.

• Requirements Within Two (2) Years Of Hire Or Promotion
• Must pass the General Knowledge Test.
• Must complete the Sacramento Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I or Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (depending on assignment).
• Must demonstrate proficiency in one (1) skill area listed below with a passing score of at least 70%.
• In addition to the written test, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for one of the skill areas.
• Must obtain a FWPCOA Class “C”…