Lift Station Technician - Public Utilities - R20048

Overview

Are you someone who has a background working with electrical and pumps? Do you have experience in installing, and providing maintenance, or enjoy troubleshooting equipment? We are looking for a Lift Station Technician for Sarasota County.

Job Description: Apply today and join our amazing Utilities team!

As a Skilled Trades Worker II

• Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities, including, but not limited to, pumps, pump valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering, and switching systems.
• Document and maintain work orders, parts inventory, and safety records.
• Proficient in the operation of an electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter, battery operator tools, hand tools, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment.
• Operate crane trucks to remove and install pumps from wet wells and other lift station maintenance activities.
• Read and follow color codes, wiring diagrams and schematics, blueprints, plans, and written instructions.
• Lift Station sneak peek:
  Make note that the link is provided externally.

As a Skilled Trades Worker III

• Work performed as a Skilled Trades Worker II.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Skilled Trades Workers II.

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• On-Call Required.

Skilled Trades Worker II: Starting Pay: $22.14 (Step
1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater collection field and/or experience performing pump, valve, or hydraulic system repair and maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• The ability to acquire a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months at the time of hire. Paid for by Sarasota County!
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Skilled Trades Worker III: Starting Pay: $24.42 (Step
1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater collection field and/or experience performing pump, valve, or hydraulic system repair and maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• The ability to acquire a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months at the time of hire. Paid for by Sarasota County!
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

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Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in the link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in the link above – List C Documents.)