Utilities Wastewater Systems Technician III

Utilities Wastewater Systems Technician III

Salary

$22.78 - $31.89 Hourly

Location

Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14365-1026

Department

Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M

Division

Wastewater Services

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$22.78 - $31.89

Pay Grade

N36 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III

Build your career with Pasco County! The role of Wastewater System Technician III performs a variety of skilled duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Countys Wastewater Collection and Transmission Systems. This position is required to perform on-call duty an a routine basis.

The Wastewater Systems Technician III position provides a possible four (4) year career path for advancement to Water Systems Technician II then Water Systems Technician I when certifications, license, experience,and performance requirements and expectations are met.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with the installation, maintenance and repairs of collection lines, force mains, lift stations, and plant facilities. Responds to service requests and emergency callouts for repairing and servicing routine and emergency minor and major wastewater line breaks to minimize service interruption to customers. Completes assigned daily work orders on laptop or another mobile device using asset management work order software. GPS wastewater assets. Evaluates, coordinates, and repairs collection service laterals to minimize service interruption to customers. Performs the installation of new collection connections to lots where service is available including all piping and fittings while ensuring the proper fall is achieved to allow unobstructed flow.

Investigates customer complaints concerning utilities systems, determines and takes the appropriate corrective action, properly documents findings and actions taken on work orders. Locate, record, and update information regarding wastewater collection lines, service lines, meters, and valves throughout the collection and transmission systems to aid in the effective and efficient isolation of leaks and breaks to minimize interruption of service to customers. Maintains an adequate stock of materials on his assigned vehicle to ensure new connections and repairs are made efficiently and effectively. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to all after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Interacts with general public contractors, and vendors in an effective and professional manner. Accurately completes daily inspection and maintenance records for vehicles and equipment. Ability to lift, move, push and/or pull heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 100lbs.

Demonstrates commitment and dependability with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedule of availability. Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, vacuum trucks, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Performs other related task as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Wastewater collection and transmissions systems construction, installation, and maintenance techniques irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. landscaping techniques to restore an area where emergency maintenance has taken place.
• Safe practices used in utility operations.

Ability to:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
• Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate employee exposure to unsafe conditions on a job site.
• Determine construction requirements and materials needed to complete projects.
• Use hand tools and power tools for installing and repairing wastewater collection and transmission pipes, manholes, valves and ARVs.
• Perform manual labor in a field environment safely and efficiently.
• Work independently, without close supervision and use good judgment. understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Accurately complete records, documents and reports.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Read for comprehension and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Skilled in:

• Operating motor vehicles and equipment.
• Assessing utility system problems and taking the necessary corrective action. safe and efficient operation of hand and power tools to repair and service.
• Wastewater collection and transmission systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and vacuum trucks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and at other times in case of emergencies or when assigned standby duty. Takes On-Call duty on a rotating basis to respond to after hour and weekend call outs as needed. Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, stoop, pull, push, reach, use of hands, mental acuity, visual acuity, and repetitive motions. Ability to lift, move, push and/or pull heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 100lbs. Work is performed outside in heat, cold, wet, and high humidity.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in utility construction and maintenance required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Class "B" drivers license with tanker endorsement. Must have the following: FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate certificate, Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring certification, and FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 700 NIMS and CPR certification.

This position is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of progressively responsible experience in utility construction and maintenance?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have a Florida CDL Class "B" or higher with an "N" Tanker endorsement?

• No
• Yes

06

Please provide the Class B or higher CDL with "N" Tanker endorsement number.

07

Do you have a valid FWPCOA (B) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification?

• No
• Yes

08

Please provide the FWPCOA (B) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification number.

09

Do you have a Maintenance of Traffic certification?

• No
• Yes

10

Please provide the Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification number.

11

Do you possess a Confined Space Certification?

• Yes
• No

12

Please provide the Confined Space Certification number.

13

Do you possess a Trenching and Shoring Certification?

• Yes
• No

14

Please provide the Trenching and Shoring Certification number.

15

Have you completed FEMA Courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you certified in CPR?

• No
• Yes

17

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

18

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

19

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

20

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you recently taken a disbursement from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

22

If so, please provide the date.

23

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

24

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

25

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net