Boat Operator- Pump Out Boat Program - Part-time

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a part-time skilled worker to operate a mobile boat equipped for sewage collection. The role involves daily vessel operation, collecting sewage from marine vessels, and maintaining pumps and related equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience with marine vessels and pumping equipment, plus a valid Florida driver’s license and boating certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience operating marine vessels and pumping equipment.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Florida Safe Boater certification and FWC boating safety knowledge.
• USCG Captain's license preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mobile boat equipped with sewage collection equipment.
• Collect and dispose of sewage from marine vessels.
• Perform mechanical and preventative maintenance on boat, motor, and pumps.
• Maintain daily activity logs and records.
• Work outdoors on a vessel in waterways with varying conditions.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Procedural reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Florida driver's license

Florida Safe Boater's Certification

FWC Boating Safety Education

USCG Captain's License (Preferred)

Job description

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*THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS*

This is part-time skilled work in the operation of mobile boat mounted with sewage collection equipment. Performs daily operation of sewage collection services to the boating community.

• Independent work involves collecting and disposing of sewage from marine vessels.
• Performs mechanical and preventative maintenance on boat, motor, and pumping equipment as required.
• Maintains daily log sheets of all activities.
• Performs work related to this job description as required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma / GED and two (2) years’ experience in the operation of marine vessels and in the operation of pumping equipment.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must have the Florida Safe Boater's Certification and know and understand rules of the road for inland waterways.
• Must abide by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Boating Safety Education requirements.
• USCG Captain's License Preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Must be capable of performing strenuous activities in all weather conditions.

Must have the ability to navigate marine equipment within State of Florida waterways.

Must be able to operate and maintain various types of pumps and internal combustion engines associated with marine equipment.

Must be able to effectively communicate both in writing an orally.
Must be effective in communicating with the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed primarily outdoors. Involves frequent interaction with people. Variable environmental conditions are typical with heat, humidity, wet, dry, and hazards. Work is on a vessel on waterway which may be choppy/wavy and will involve work on irregular and slippery surfaces.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ATTESTATION

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I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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