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Job Description
| FIELD SPECIALIST TRAINEE |
Job Code: 8879
Pay Grade: 108
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This position performs skilled technical work for operation and maintenance of underground utility piping and pumping facilities. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing technical duties in field operations in one or more of the following areas: heavy equipment, valve, meter and hydrant operation and maintenance, pump station operation and maintenance, repair and installation of piping systems, safety, sewer video inspection and sealing, sewer cleaning equipment, line locations, backflow prevention/cross connection control and other areas as may be determined by specific operational needs.
Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Water Reclamation Representative Duties
- Performs video inspection, cleaning, and chemical grouting of wastewater collection systems.
- Repairs wastewater collection and transmission system.
- Locates wastewater mains and services to protect the integrity of the system prior to excavation by the contractors.
- Repairs and maintains pump stations and reclaimed water booster stations.
- Repairs, replaces, and maintains reclaimed water meters/boxes to ensure water revenues are accounted for accurately and right-of-way hazardous conditions are prevented.
- Maintains records and documentation of system details to facilitate effective operation and maintenance programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Water Representative Duties
- Installs repairs, replaces, and maintains water meters/boxes to ensure water revenues are accounted for accurately and right-of-way hazardous conditions are prevented.
- Operates and maintains valves, hydrants, blow-off to ensure proper operation during fire-fighting events and to ensure areas can be isolated for emergency repairs to prevent contamination of the public drinking water supply.
- Flushes, flow tests, collects water samples and troubleshoots the water system to maintain adequate water quality and pressure in the distribution system.
- Constructs, installs, and repairs water mains and services to assure delivery of sufficient water at adequate pressures to a rapidly growing community.
- Locates water mains and services to protect the integrity of the system prior to excavation by the contractors. Performs inspections on newly added piping systems. Conducts sanitary inspections to identify cross connection hazards.
- Maintains records and documentation of system details to meet regulatory requirements and to facilitate effective operation and maintenance programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Water Reclamation Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirement of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements with six months of hire or promotion.
Requirements within two years of hire or promotion
- Must pass the General Knowledge Test
- Must demonstrate proficiency in one skills area
- Depending on area of assignment must obtain a FWPCOA Class "C" certification as a field technician in - Collections or Reclaimed Water
Water Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirement of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements with six months of hire or promotion.
Requirements within two (2) years of hire or promotion
- Must pass the General Knowledge Test
- Must demonstrate proficiency in one (1) skills area
- Must obtain State FDEP mandated "Level 3" Water Distribution System Operator License
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| Preferences |
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Prefer applicants with one (1) year of water/wastewater construction and/or operational and maintenance infrastructure experience in an industrial environment and, mechanical aptitude and physical ability. |
2/3/2017
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