About the role
Sewer Specialist 3 (4 Positions) - (4 Positions)
Classification Title: Utilities Operations Specialist 3, C21
These positions may be required to report to either location:
6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771 or
3900 Dunn Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
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. 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 sewer apparatuses.
Performs and directs visual inspection of sewer lines and systems.
Installs clean-outs, repairs, and replaces sewer infrastructures
Operates equipment and vehicles
Respond to emergencies (stoppages, overflows, etc)
Maintain records and reports
Performs related work as assigned or required.
What Do You Need?
High school diploma or GED and 4 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 Commercial A 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 (previously a Level C) or higher Wastewater Certification.
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.