Waste Water Treatment Technician jobs in Bradenton, FL

Performs a variety of entry level to skilled maintenance, construction, and mechanical tasks (depending on qualifications) to ensure the continuous operation of Manatee County's Water and/or Wastewater Systems.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor work environment. Work requires strenuous physical exertion and/or physical strain, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment or materials up to 80 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Able to climb and descend steps and ladders. Able to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, and pull. Able to see, including identifying colors. Able to hear. Able to work in small, confined structures underground and in the presence of raw sanitary sewage. Able to traverse uneven or rugged terrain. Regularly required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of this job. Periodically required to work other than normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

All levels require high school diploma or equivalent.

Participation in a rotating stand-by/on-call schedule required.  

All levels require valid driver license with valid Florida driver license prior to start date. 

Tech IA must have valid Florida Class "A" CDL Permit with written Air Brakes, Tanker, Combination, and General Knowledge tests within 90 days of hire. 

Tech IA must obtain valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire. 

All other levels require valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Experience Requirements:

Technician IA: No previous relevant experience required.

Technician IB: One or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs.

Technician II: Three or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs. One year of back-hoe experience.

Technician III: Five or more years of experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical repairs. Three years of back-hoe experience. Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.

All Levels: Previous experience in repair/maintenance of water/wastewater distribution utility systems and pipe laying, operating heavy earth moving equipment, and operating directional bore machine desired.

Certification Requirements

Tech 1B: Level 3 Distribution Systems Operator License within 18 months of hire.

Confined Space Certification within 1 year of hire.

Teaching and Shoring Certification within 1 year of hire.

Temporary Traffic Control Certificate within 1 year of hire. 

Technician II: Level 2 Distribution Systems Operator License.

Technician III: Level 1 Distribution Systems Operator License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve situations and problems of a nature and complexity commensurate with experience.

Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, water distribution and wastewater collection principles, and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same, commensurate with experience.

Knowledge of safety and health precautions associated with confined space operations, underground trenches and excavations, heavy equipment operation, traffic control, mechanical and chemical equipment repair, electrical and internal combustion driven machinery, and hazardous chemical and fluids handling, commensurate with experience.

Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory and safety compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.

Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties. 

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, and other stakeholders. Able to understand and follow verbal instructions and written materials (i.e., manuals, schematics, and maps). Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.

Able to read, write, and speak English. Able to understand and follow oral or written directions communicated in English.

Additional incentive pay for working in the Wastewater Collections section:

Tech IA: $.50/hour

Tech IB – Tech II: $1.00/hour