CCTV Inspection/Vactor Truck Operator I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

Continuous

Salary:

$19.23 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Position open until filled.

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in skilled technical work? The City of Largo is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Equipment Operator to join our Utilities team! In this role, you'll operate and maintain essential equipment including sewer inspection cameras (CCTV), jet trucks, vacuum trucks, and other machinery used in the upkeep and repair of the sewer system.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of Largos wastewater infrastructure. Youll be primarily responsible for Vactor truck operations and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections to detect system issues and support timely maintenance.

Youll work under the guidance of a Utilities Supervisor or a senior-level operator and be part of a supportive, high-performance team dedicated to serving our community.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:30 AM 3:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the Citys mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the Citys strategic plan

Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

Attends meetings and training classes, remaining current with Confined Space, Trench Safety/Competent Person training, Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Disaster Preparedness/Response Planning, and First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Locates and exposes manholes for cleaning

Operates pickup trucks, dump trucks, Vactor, and/or CCTV Truck

Assists with spotting the driver when backing the vehicle

Performs vehicle maintenance which includes sight inspections and fuel checks

Operates easement jet machine

Performs smoke and dye testing

Enters accurate data into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including timekeeping, creating work orders, and work order tasks

Implements Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) procedures following department Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

Team Skills

Supports honest and transparent decision-making

Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Class "B" CDL with Tanker endorsement (CDL) within six (6) months of hire

Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections Certification "C" obtained within two (2) years of hire

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Training

The following listed training must be completed within one year from the hire date:

Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Course, Incident Command System (ICS) 100

Confined Space Training

Trench Safety/Competent Person Training

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of sewer construction and repair

Knowledge of the safe operation of high-pressure/vacuum combination sewer cleaners

Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances governing safe equipment operations

Basic knowledge of repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment

Knowledge of trenchless rehabilitation processes such as Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP), thermal plastic liner systems, chemical grouting, and manhole rehabilitation processes

Skill in the operation of assigned equipment, including basic computer skills

Ability to prepare reports and records in an accurate manner

Ability to read and interpret maps and drawings

Ability to enter manholes and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 10% inside a climate-controlled building; 90% outside, including driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing a ladder, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling/pushing, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds. On occasion, the work requires crawling, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 60 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and over the noise caused by operating machines and equipment. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others on the phone and in person, over two-way radios, and loudly enough to be heard over the sound of heavy machinery. Seeing: Ability to perform work effectively and safely in low light environments and detect slight variations in color on TV and computer monitors and enough to see and read fine print on written documents, plans, maps, and drawings, and to safely operate heavy equipment and other vehicles and tools.

Driving Requirements: The work requires occasional operation of heavy equipment and trucks and possession of a valid Florida Class "B" CDL.

Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.

Other Machines: The work also requires occasional operation of an electronic golf cart and the ability to operate several of the following machines: TV truck, Jet-Vac truck, forklift, easement machine, generators, and other equipment as assigned.

Tools: The work requires proficiency with various hand and other power tools such as wrenches, pumps, grease guns, spray guns, and shovels.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.