Job Description

Sewer Operations Specialist (3 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.

Utilities Operations Specialist 3