City of Tampa

This is lead semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work.  Bargaining unit position.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing lead and have advanced skills of above average difficulty in construction, repair, maintenance, and Preventive Maintenance at Collections or Stormwater.  Employees operate power tools, drive heavy trucks, and operate small, medium and heavy equipment. Under minimal supervision, the employee exercises moderate initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Some activities may require the employee to perform tasks of a hazardous nature and to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observations, reports, and results obtained.

Performs lead and performs difficult tasks related to construction, repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance; repairs sewer/stormwater main lines; relines or replaces damaged manholes; constructs new manholes up to 5’ in depth, repair and replace transmission lines, cleans and TV inspects the collection system, repairs/replaces/constructs headwalls (SW only).

Checks elevations for proper grade; excavates areas to proper elevation; pours and finishes concrete; restores area to its previous condition including asphalt pavement, sod installation, and concrete work.

Repairs and replaces house connections; installs and operates a well point system; assists in the operation of TV equipment; (SW only):  repairs/replaces inlet tops; (Col only):  bleeds, performs minor repairs and replaces air valves, installs clean-outs, and cleans house connections with 5 yd jetvac unit; inspects and repairs gate and plug valves; disconnects and restores services and installs plug valves; operates portable TV camera; set up and install saddle and valves on sewer force main tappings.

Perform installation and repairs of water mains, valves, hydrants, and services; performs maintenance of meters, fire hydrants, valves, and backflow devices (Water Distribution) only.

Gathers data and information; reviews work assignments; generates and completes work orders; maintains records and prepares reports as needed; assists in compiling and verifying items for contractor payments.

Functions as lead worker; assigns and reviews work of other team members; trains other personnel.

Estimates material, labor, chemical, and equipment requirements for daily tasks; acquires necessary equipment and materials needed daily.

Conducts and documents job safety requirements.

Utilizes the following: hand and power tools; forklifts; power screen/shakers (SW only); flatbeds; payloaders; skid steer loader (SW only); 5 and 10 yd. dump trucks; survey levels; street sweepers and 5 yd inlet cleaner (SW only); ditch master; sewer pipe lasers, directional drilling equipment (Water Distribution) only.

Performs related work as required.

Working knowledge of: valves and keys; proper safety practices; wastewater collection pump station operations (Col only); stormwater pump station operations (SW only); bypass pump installation; computer skills; customer service skills.

Ability to: understand and follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret Sanitary Sewer/Stormwater atlas; drive and work safely; read and interpret construction plans and specifications. perform work requiring physical strength; work in confined spaces; operate small, medium and heavy equipment; work in a team atmosphere; lead team members; train other personnel; assign and review work of others; be a self-starter, try new ideas, and maintain flexibility; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain records and write reports; deal with and resolve conflict within a team; be courteous under pressure; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and general public.

Skill in: the use of hand and power tools; the use of small, medium, and heavy equipment; driving heavy trucks.

Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly walking, standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Graduation from an accredited high school, technical or vocational school and two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in Wastewater – must have successfully passed 100% of the UTIC, UT2C and UT2M skills in the skills matrix.

Possession of a valid Florida Class "A" commercial driver's license (with tanker endorsement).  FWPCOA C and B certifications, Intermediate MOT certified.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response, or recovery activities related to the stated emergency. A person in this position may also be assigned to perform duties as an ERC Commander role during a storm activation.