Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the time of hire. (Paid for by Sarasota County)
Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Technician: Starting pay range of $20.10/hour (Step 1), p otential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of utility water distribution, stormwater conveyance systems, and wastewater collection systems
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Experience with the operation of backhoes, excavators, trenchers, personal computers, and mechanical tools used in utilities and the stormwater maintenance industry
Knowledge and safe operation of specialized tools and equipment used in potable, reuse, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance systems maintenance and repair
Physical Demands:
May occasionally lift and/or move more than 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
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 click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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 link above - List B Documents.)
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 link above - List C Documents.)
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Department:
Stormwater
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Do you enjoy working outdoors and tackling hands-on work that makes a real difference? Are you curious about working with CCTV inspection equipment and advanced infrastructure technology? We'll support you in earning your NASSCO PACP certification and help you build a long-term career in stormwater operations.
In this role, you'll be part of a team responsible for stormwater maintenance, pipeline cleaning, condition assessments, and infrastructure inspections that directly protect our community. Every day brings something new - and your work has a visible impact across Sarasota County.
Earn your CDL on us!
Start as a trainee for up to two years, with the opportunity to advance sooner based on your skills, performance, and proficiency. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and want a career that truly serves the community, we encourage you to apply today.
Perform locates, installation, maintenance, and repair, to the enclosed and open stormwater drainage conveyance system and their appurtenances
Perform roadway and right-of-way restoration relating to completed utility maintenance and repairs
Operate specialized equipment, such as vacuum trucks, sewer flushing devices, rodding equipment, jetting equipment, television evaluation equipment, open-channel flow meters, and other related equipment used in wastewater and stormwater collection system maintenance, including relief of storm and sanitary sewer stoppages, cleaning of lines, maintenance of manholes, catch basins (structures), and investigation of inflow and infiltration
Operate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines, and other related equipment required to install, maintain, and repair utility system mains, services, and their appurtenances
Respond to customer complaints relating to the utility and stormwater systems, including water leaks, water quality concerns, sewer stoppages, stormwater backups, and odors
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., * On-Call Required
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