We are seeking a Distribution / Collections Operator-in-Training for assignment in Mary Esther, Florida. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system on an assigned shift.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

- Perform activities related to water and wastewater system maintenance, including water quality and water supply

- Inspects, installs, repairs, replaces and tests water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, backflow protection devices and other related water system assets

- Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces sewer lines, lateral cleanouts, manholes and collection mains

- Operate cleaning and video equipment on sewer lines to determine system deficiencies and other related wastewater system assets

- Reading water meters manually

- Setting up work zones and assist in managing work zone safely

- Inspects sewer lift stations; ensures SCADA alarms are communicating; conducts visual inspections of wet wells and pump cycling and float conditions

- Respond to service orders related to line locations; Mark water and wastewater infrastructures

- Perform customer service work orders related to water/wastewater infrastructure; Interacts with the public in a professional manner
- Provide courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public

- Timely completes work orders, forms, records and other associated paperwork both manually and digitally

- Operate heavy machinery, including: dump truck, Vactor truck and backhoe, as well as other related equipment

- Perform basic preventative maintenance of heavy machinery, including: greasing, fluid level checks, pre-trip inspections, etc.

- Perform work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators

- Logs and/or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition

- Maintain accurate logs of repairs/maintenance done

- Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system

- Serves in an emergency standby capacity and/or available for on-call after hours including holidays and weekends

- Perform other duties as required

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools