Wastewater Plant Operator A/B/C/Trainee (Conserv I)

This position is located at Water Reclamation Facility Conserv I, 11401 Boggy Creek Rd, Orlando, FL 32824.

About the Role

This posting includes multiple levels of Wastewater Plant Operator positions, ranging from Trainee to Class A, B, and C licensed operators. All positions are safety-sensitive and subject to safety regulations.

Pay

• Wastewater Plant Operator – Trainee: $18.77 - $23.93 per hour
• Wastewater Plant Operator “A”: $24.26 - $30.935 per hour
• Wastewater Plant Operator “B”: $22.62 - $28.845 per hour
• Wastewater Plant Operator “C”: $21.10 - $26.90 per hour

Responsibilities

All levels of Wastewater Plant Operators perform skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, including:

• Making proper adjustments to equipment, machinery operating controls, and related control apparatus in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Exercising independent judgment in routine adjustments; reporting unusual or major problems to a shift supervisor.
• Performing other related work as assigned.

Requirements

All positions require:

• A valid Florida Driver's License.
• Passing an annual respirator physical and compliance with state mandates; no facial hair allowed between the face and the sealing surface of the respirator face piece.
• Must have a phone or be reachable in the event of an emergency work situation.
• A GOAA ID Badge within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a GOAA Criminal History Record Check and Security Threat Assessment (see disqualifying crimes below).

Specific requirements by level:

• Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee:
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and successful completion of science courses related to wastewater treatment, water reclamation, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Must obtain a Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within two (2) years of hire date (a one-time six-month extension may be granted).
• Wastewater Plant Operator “A”:
  • High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Florida Class A License for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator required.
• Wastewater Plant Operator “B”:
  • High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Florida Class B License for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator required.
• Wastewater Plant Operator “C”:
  • High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Florida Class C License for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator required.

Disqualifying Crimes

The following criminal history may disqualify applicants under Title 49 CFR 1542.209 and 1544.229:

• Violence at international airports
• Felony involving willful destruction of property, threat, importation or manufacture of a controlled substance, burglary, theft, dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, possession or distribution of stolen property, aggravated assault, bribery, or illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year
• Forgery of certificates, false making of aircraft and other aircraft registration violations
• Interference with air navigation or flight crew members/flight attendants
• Improper transportation of a hazardous material
• Aircraft piracy or interference with flight operations
• Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard an aircraft
• Conveying false information and threats
• Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements
• Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility
• Murder, assault with intent to murder, espionage, sedition, kidnapping or hostage taking, treason, rape or aggravated sexual abuse
• Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon
• Extortion, armed or felony unarmed robbery, distribution of or intent to distribute a controlled substance, felony arson
• Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the aforementioned criminal acts

Notes

If a degree is required for a position, the following experience may be substituted:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree