Utilities Operations Specialist

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.

Excellent opportunity to bring utility maintenance experience into a mid-level career ladder role and train for a Utilities Operations Specialist 3 (UOS3) level. Future opportunities to advance to a UOS4 level, supervisor or manager roles.

This Utilities Operations Specialist 3 position is located at: nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Occasional weekends or overtime.

• Lead person of a small to medium-sized construction crew installing, maintaining, and repairing of water, sewer, and reclaimed apparatuses.
• Performs and directs visual inspection of sewer lines.
• Installs clean-outs, backflow devices.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

• 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 Class A Commercial 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 Water Distribution System Operator License obtained in accordance with Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62‑602, Drinking Water and Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators upon hire.
• 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.

• Ability to operate medium to large excavating equipment.
• Working knowledge of GIS mapping system for water, sewer and reclaim infrastructure.

• 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!

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Utilities Operations Specialist 3