Construction Operator Trainee

Pay Grade Range: 4; Salary Range: $23.25 – $37.17 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt

Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm

Summary Statement: An employee in this position performs semiskilled manual field work under the Construction foreman. The trainee will learn how to repair and maintain wastewater equipment, facilities, and appurtenances.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs duties as assigned to meet the needs of the District including but not limited to:

• Installs and repair services
• Install, repair or replace force main, gravity sewer lines and appurtenances
• Maintains and repairs concrete vaults, manholes,
• Locate line locations
• Operates various heavy machinery
• Restores sidewalks, roads, and landscapes to original condition after repairs
• Make field inspections of contractors to make sure County/District standards are
• Works with and assists the crew in digging ditches, holes, and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and related work with a backhoe or front-end loader.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate: Front-end loader/backhoe, A5, 18- yard dump truck with manual shift
• Ability to operate gasoline & hydraulic power
• Acquire working knowledge of practices, materials, and tools used in construction and maintenance within six months of hire.
• Ability to learn working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the environment within ninety days of hire.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in confined
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the
• Acquire a State of Florida Class “C” Collection’s system operator license within 6 months of hire
• Valid and clear Florida Drivers License and acquire a valid Class “B” CDL within the first
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Highly organized and methodical approach to daily work
• Effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Pass a pre-employment physical along with a drug
• Submit a background check

Collection & Distribution Reliability Engineer & SCADA Technician

Pay Grade Range:  12; Salary Range: $37.04 – $59.26 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt

Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for the overall execution and coordination of the District’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the overall reliability of in-use or assigned equipment to the Collections & Distribution Department. As part of these responsibilities this position will be responsible for ensuring all planned maintenance (PM) activities are completed in allotted time frames as well ensuring employees are utilizing the various tools to ensure smooth data collection and interpretation through analytics thus improving the overall reliability of the systems. In addition, this position will be responsible for the overall SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) interface system used for remote data collection from the field for interaction with operators. The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel in this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, weekends, and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as assigned including but not limited to:

• Responsible for department critical spare parts review as well as working with Superintendent and Warehouse on critical spares inventory stocking, reordering, removal of obsolete spares, and repairs of spare equipment when necessary. This includes obtaining quotes and providing necessary purchase requisitions when applicable.
• Monitoring and overall system execution of lift station and low-pressure pump workflow including replacement, disposal, repair, and restocking in warehouse. Deficiencies to include recommendations to Superintendent on routine basis.
• Responsible for monitoring the development, planning, and execution along with suggested revisions to the District’s Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs for the department.
• Role of Collections “planner” of Corrective (CM) and Breakdown (BM) work orders, which includes researching most efficient manner to correct issues utilizing LRD mission statement and procedures with assistance from Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Develops all System Shutdown and Bypass Plans in collaboration with Superintendent in a timely and efficient manner using standard procedure and exhibits after they have been assigned via Superintendent or Engineering Department through EAM Work Flow
• Review of all department Work Orders including proper use of Standard Work Orders, equipment, task plans activities, checklist completion, problem codes, closing codes, booked labor, and attached documents
• Provides monthly feedback of departmental deficiencies but not limited to items such as PM % Compliance, critical spares, and CMMS utilization though tools such as Microsoft PowerBI on a routine basis and for department monthly reporting
• Works Closely with Supt on development of SCADA interface including providing recommendations to department for review and implementation
• Works closely with Field Techs during SCADA interface including providing recommendations to department for review and implementation.
• Ability to perform as Essential Personnel before and following a declared emergency.
• Ability to fill in for Collections & Distribution Superintendent or Foreman in limited capacity.
• On occasion works overtime, On Call Schedules, night jobs, and hurricane preparation/ recovery efforts as directed by supervision..

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess FW&PCOA Level III (Class “C”) Certification in Wastewater Collections and a Wastewater Distribution Level III (Class “C”) or have the ability to obtain both Waster Collections and Distribution certifications within time period outlined in offer letter or promotion
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training and certification required or have the ability to obtain within time period outlined in offer letter or promotion
• Advanced engineering or maintenance reliability degree, preferred
• Obtained or ability to obtain advanced industrial maintenance reliability training and certifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance reliability preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude working with electronic database platforms including CMMS and PowerBi
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Minimum five (5) years of practical experience with the use of electronic CMMS or related computer experience
• Intermediate to Advanced VTSCADA interface training with some basic programming training

Collection & Distribution System Operator

Pay Grade Range:  4- 8; Salary Range: $23.25 – $46.94 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt

Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm

Summary Statement: This position performs preventative/ corrective maintenance on District lift stations equipment with an emphasis on mechanical duties.  The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel I this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities: The Collections Operator:

• Performs and assists a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the District’s wastewater collection system; cleans sewer mains and laterals, operates a high pressure rodder, manual power rodder, vacuums debris from lift stations and related structures.
• Monitors control panels, adjust valves and gates to regulate flow of waste to main plant.
• Performs work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
• Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on District lift station equipment.
• Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
• May collect samples of flow, log flows, and inspect stations involved in pumping wastewater.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; performs safety checks and check fluid levels of vehicles and equipment
• Assists other District personnel on related projects.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call; available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of on-the-job wastewater collection experience as a trainee or greater.
• Able to obtain or have FW&PCOA Class “C” or higher Certification in Collections and Distribution or ability to obtain within time-period outlined in offer letter.