Water Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C

Minimum Training & Experience

May be eligible for sign-on bonus based on license held: Class A - up to $4,000 Class B - up to $3,000 Class C - up to $2,000

Graduation from high school plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in water treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.

Special Requirements

A Level "A, B or C" Water Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.

General Maintenance Tasks

• Good housekeeping practices
• Maintaining the immediate grounds
• Performing various grounds keeping tasks such as sweeping, mowing grass, weeding, and edging

Essential Job Functions

• Performs responsible and effective on-site operations of assigned treatment plant functions
• Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations
• Maintains records of plant operation and prepares and submits related reports
• Maintains general cleanliness of the plant
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to plant equipment
• Monitors and participates in shutdowns and start-ups of equipment as directed
• Advises supervisor of general plant operations and any non-compliance situations

Additional Job Functions

• Performs other related work as required

Emergency Declaration Status

Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors all processes, equipment and controls to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations
• Maintains records of plant operation and prepares and submits related reports
• Maintains general cleanliness of the plant and may perform various grounds keeping tasks such as sweeping, mowing grass, weeding, and edging
• May be assigned to shift work
• May be required to work weekends and holidays
• May be assigned to either the water or wastewater plant
• May be required to respond to after hour call

Health Insurance

• Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna
• Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans
• Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses

Life Insurance

• The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost
• Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000

Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance

• The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost
• Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost

Short Term Disability

• Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks

Long Term Disability

• Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

• The City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution

Holidays

• 11 holidays, 1 birthday holiday and 1 anniversary holiday

Paid Leave

• Accrue 96 hours of vacation per year, accrued hours increase after 5 years of service based on years of service
• Accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year

Tuition Reimbursement

• Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)

Required Questions

• Do you possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record? Yes No
• Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent? Yes No
• How many years experience do you have working in water purification treatment plant operation? None Less than 1 year of experience 1 to 2 years of experience 3 to 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
• Select from the list below which certification you currently hold as a water treatment plant operator for the State of Florida? A Operator B Operator C Operator Out of state license - Eligible for reciprocity None
• If you hold a Water Treatment Plant Operator License from another state, please provide the state which the license is issued. If no license, type "None".
• Do you have experience in mechanical repair work? Yes No
• Briefly explain your experience in mechanical repair work. If no experience, type "None".