Uncertified System Technician - Wastewater
City of Lake WalesAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location FL - Lake Wales, FLSalary Range $14.00 - $18.41 HourlyDescription
* Please make sure that you complete the City of Lake Wales Application at https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/762/Job-Openings in order to be considered.*
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs manual work involving the operation of equipment associated with the City's wastewater collection system.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in inspecting and/or repairing pumping stations and collection system equipment at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
Assists in maintaining a variety of records relating to inspection and maintenance activities.
Assists in determining the location of gas, telephone, power, television and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
Assists in responding to complaints regarding sewer service; evaluates situation; explain findings to supervisor.
Assists in insuring the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools prior to and following use and makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various lift station equipment.
Assists in performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs required labor involved in utility construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
Cut, fit, lay and repair taps, clean and flush sewer mains, pipe, gates and fittings. Repair main service and installation of services; assists in shutting off broken sections of sewer mains.
Service sewer lift stations and other pumps.
Operates a variety of utility construction and maintenance equipment used in the wastewater collection system.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Exp
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