Orange County Government hiring Utility Field Technician Trainee I II III - Water & Wastewater Systems - $1000 Sign-On Incentive in Orlando, FL | LinkedIn (2024)

OverviewDo you enjoy being outdoors and working with your hands?Does working inside an office sound boring to you?Interested in learning about construction or water/wastewater utility systems and securing a county job with that enables you to learn and grow (and make more money) in a clear-cut career path?

• If so, this position may be perfect for you – please apply!

No experience? The "Utility Field Technician Trainee" (Field Specialist Trainee) is an entry level position that requires high school diploma or GED and no previous experience required.

Have relevant experience and/or appropriate licensure or certification? The "Utilitiy Field Technician I II III" (Field Specialist I, II or III) position may be a fit for you to grow your skills (and income) within an established career path.

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our county.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery service to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Field Services Division is responsible for the inspection, testing, regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of over 4,800 miles of pipeline, over 11,000 fire hydrants, and approximately 860 wastewater pump stations.

The Field Services Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Field Specialist Trainee, I, II, or III. This position is responsible for assisting crews in the field engaged in the repairs, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance of the wastewater/collection and water distribution systems.

This work is performed under field conditions; this position does not qualify for remote work. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, however, after hours and weekend work is a regular occurrence for this position.

Representative Duties

Field Specialist Trainee/I/II/III

This position performs skilled technical work for operation and maintenance of underground utility piping and pumping facilities. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing technical duties in field operations in one or more of the following areas: heavy equipment, valve, meter and hydrant operation and maintenance, pump station operation and maintenance, repair and installation of piping systems, safety, sewer video inspection and sealing, sewer cleaning equipment, line locations, backflow prevention/cross connection control and other areas as may be determined by specific operational needs.

Minimum QualificationsField Specialist Trainee

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsem*nts or possess CDL permit and obtain license and endorsem*nts with six months of hire or promotion. (CDL training is provided on-the-job / paid for by Orange County through an approved organization).
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Requirements within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Must pass the General Knowledge Test
• Must complete the Sacramento Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I or Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (depending on assignment)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in one (1) skill area listed below with a passing score of at least 70%.
• In addition to the written test, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for one of the skill areas.
• Must obtain a FWPCOA Class “C” Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 3 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment).

Field Specialist I

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsem*nts or possess CDL permit and obtain license and endorsem*nts with six months of hire or promotion. (CDL training is provided on-the-job / paid for by Orange County through an approved organization).
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Must possess a FWPCOA Class “C” Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 3 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment).
• Requirements within one (1) year of hire or promotion
• Must pass the written General Knowledge Test
• Must complete the Sacramento Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I or Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (depending on assignment)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in one (1) skill area listed below with a passing score of at least 70%.
• In addition to the written test, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for one (1) of the skill areas.

Field Specialist II

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsem*nts or possess CDL permit and obtain license and endorsem*nts with six months of hire or promotion. (CDL training is provided on-the-job / paid for by Orange County through an approved organization).
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Must obtain a FWPCOA Class “B” Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 2 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment).
• Requirements within one (1) year of hire or promotion
• Must pass the written General Knowledge Test.
• Must complete the Sacramento Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I & II, or Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (depending on assignment)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in two (2) skill areas listed below with a passing score of at least 70%.
• In addition to the written test, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for two (2) of the skill areas.

Field Specialist III

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsem*nts or possess CDL permit and obtain license and endorsem*nts with six months of hire or promotion. (CDL training is provided on-the-job / paid for by Orange County through an approved organization).
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Must obtain a FWPCOA Class “A” Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 1 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment).
• Requirements within one (1) year of hire or promotion
• Must pass the written General Knowledge Test.
• Must complete the Sacramento Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I & II, or Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (depending on assignment)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in three (3) skill areas listed below with a passing score of at least 70%.
• In addition to the written test, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for three of the skill areas.
• Requirements within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series.
• Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentations Skills program or an equivalent trainer’s certification program.

Field Specialist Trainee, I, II, III Skills & Proficiency Areas:

• Heavy equipment operation
• Proficiency and use of computer software used in operation
• Construction of a piping system
• Video inspection and Sealing of gravity collection system
• Operations, maintenance and repair of pump stations
• Proficiency in the use of equipment for service installation and meter maintenance
• Operation and maintenance of a piping system

Preferences

• Working in an industrial, construction or maintenance field
• Plumbing experience
• Experience with Maximo, Excel, GIS
• Municipal waste water or potable water system maintenance experience
• Customer Service experience

Notes

Hours Per Week: 40

Hours/Days of Work:

Monday – Thursday 6:30am – 5:00pm or

Tuesday – Friday 6:30am – 5:00pm

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and drug test, and a background investigation process prior to the start of employment.

Application Deadline

Open: 4-11-2024 / Close: 8-14-2024 *Note: Subject to close prior to deadline without notice.

Salary

Field Specialist Trainee

$16.96 to $27.28

Field Specialist I

$19.13 to $28.66

Field Specialist II

$20.41 to $32.83

Field Specialist III

$21.82 to $35.10

Notes:

• Salary placement based on company policy and collective bargaining agreement.
• External hires are rarely brought in at or near the top of the pay band.
• Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.
• For more information see: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Address

Orange County Utilities Field Services Division

8100 Presidents Drive

Orlando, FL 32809

-OR-

1621 S. Alafaya Trail

Orlando, FL 32828

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. #INDHP