Pinellas County, FL
Water & Sewer Utilities Specialist (3 Positions)
Job Location
Largo, FL, United States
Job Description
Classification Title: Utilities Operations Specialist 3, C21
This position may be required to report to either location:
o 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771 or
o 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 is skilled technical work involving specialized testing, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems equipment, lines, or devices. Employees in this class perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of utilities 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 and train for a Utilities Operations Specialist 3 (UOS3) level. Once training is successfully completed, individuals will become UOS4 employees and receive an increase in pay. Also, there are future opportunities to advance to a UOS4 level, supervisor or manager roles.
What Will You Do?
* Lead person of a small to medium-sized construction crew installing, maintaining and repairing of water, sewer, and reclaimed apparatuses.
* Performs and directs visual inspection of sewer lines.
* Installs clean-outs, backflow devices.
* Performs related work as assigned or required.
What Do You Need?
* High school diploma or GED and 3 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 and maintenance of a valid Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License obtained in accordance with Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62-602, Drinking Water and Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators upon hire.
* Possession and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control Certification within 9 months of employment.
* 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.
Highly Desirable
* Ability to operate medium to large excavating equipment.
* Working knowledge of GIS mapping system for water, sewer and reclaim infrastructure.
Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer!!
* 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!
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
Utilities Operations Specialist 3
Location: Largo, FL, US
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
This position may be required to report to either location:
o 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771 or
o 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 is skilled technical work involving specialized testing, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems equipment, lines, or devices. Employees in this class perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of utilities 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 and train for a Utilities Operations Specialist 3 (UOS3) level. Once training is successfully completed, individuals will become UOS4 employees and receive an increase in pay. Also, there are future opportunities to advance to a UOS4 level, supervisor or manager roles.
What Will You Do?
* Lead person of a small to medium-sized construction crew installing, maintaining and repairing of water, sewer, and reclaimed apparatuses.
* Performs and directs visual inspection of sewer lines.
* Installs clean-outs, backflow devices.
* Performs related work as assigned or required.
What Do You Need?
* High school diploma or GED and 3 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 and maintenance of a valid Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License obtained in accordance with Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62-602, Drinking Water and Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators upon hire.
* Possession and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control Certification within 9 months of employment.
* 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.
Highly Desirable
* Ability to operate medium to large excavating equipment.
* Working knowledge of GIS mapping system for water, sewer and reclaim infrastructure.
Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer!!
* 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!
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
Utilities Operations Specialist 3
Location: Largo, FL, US
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Contact Information
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