Overview
We are seeking a Distribution / Collections Operator for assignment in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The selected candidate will lead a team of distribution and collections operators to maintain the city's distribution and sanitary sewer collection system.
Hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
** This position requires a valid Florida Class C Collections Operator License **
** This position requires a valid Florida Class 3 Distribution Operator License **
** This position requires a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License w/ Tanker Endorsement **
Responsibilities
- Prepare pre-task plan and conduct all hazards analysis to ensure the safety of the team in the execution of daily tasks
- Plan, direct, train and supervises new and existing personnel at work sites; provide instruction with more difficult trades
- Respond to, generate and close out work orders
- Conduct onsite inspections; ensure compliance with safety standards, permitting and recordkeeping requirements
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot water and wastewater equipment such as backflow devices, fire hydrants, manholes, meter systems, valves and other associated water and wastewater equipment
- Performs basic water and sewer line installations and repairs, and checks for low water pressure
- Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance and routine cleaning as required
- Assist in repairs of water/wastewater treatment system equipment, machinery and transmission/distribution/collection lines
- May operate and maintain heavy construction equipment including backhoes, cranes, forklifts, jet vac trucks, dump trucks and other associated water and wastewater equipment
- Operate equipment used in trenchwork, including compactors
- Backfill excavations according to Pembroke Pines engineering specifications
- Restore excavations to original condition including landscaping, concrete and asphalt replacement
- Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on all equipment
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints
- Turn water meters on and off, installs or assists with installation of meters and meter boxes
- Cleaning and clearing sewer lines
- Lift Station wet well cleaning
- Repairing breaks, leaks and installing new lines
- Adjusting manhole covers and frame replacement
- Repair defective sewer lines and make point repairs
- Complete work orders and field complaint forms
- Ability to participate in weekly rotating "after hours" call out duty that requires prompt response on a 24-hour basis including weekends and holidays
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Class C Collections Operator License
- A valid Florida Class 3 Distribution Operator License
- A valid Class B Commercial Drivers License w/ Tanker Endorsement (CDL)
- 1+ year of experience in collections and distribution maintenance; plumbing or utility construction
- Experience managing construction