Plant Operator Trainee - Water

Davie Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension/Retirement

Uniforms provided

Holidays

Job summary

Town of Davie seeks an Operator I/II for water or wastewater treatment, under supervision, to learn plant operations, lab analysis, and maintenance requirements. Training will progress under a Plant Operator I or II and the candidate will report to the Chief Operator or designee.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining plant equipment, taking lab samples, performing minor repairs, and keeping accurate operation logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Driving record must be acceptable.
• Obtain Class C license within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains plant equipment, including motors, pumps, gauges and meters.
• Takes samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform minor repairs to plant equipment and assist with major repairs.
• Skims primary/secondary tanks, changes filters and adds chemicals as prescribed.
• Maintains daily logs of plant operations and chemical inventories.
• Operates town vehicles or forklifts as needed.
• Reports any significant plant breakdowns or unsafe operations to management.
• Performs custodial duties to assist in plant operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Under direct supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled technical work while being trained in the operation of a water or sewer treatment plant. Is responsible for learning the duties involved in plant operation, necessary laboratory analysis, established procedures, and routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery under the guidance of a Plant Operator I or II. Reports to Chief Operator or designee.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

All Applicants Must

• Possess a High School or GED equivalent.
• 18 years of age at time of application.
• Valid Florida Drivers License.

• Acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).

• Obtain Class "C" Wastewater or Water License from the State of Florida within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred Requirements

• Students in the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) Apprenticeship program.

Salary

• Upon obtaining a Class "C" water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation - $50,675/yr
• Upon obtaining a Class "B" water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation - $57,003/yr

It is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain their license and/or certifications as a job requirement.

Information regarding licenses and certifications.

• The Town will reimburse employees for licensure classes, continuing education, and license renewals.
• Information about the licensing process:
• https://floridadep.gov/water/certification-restoration/content/water-and-domestic-wastewater-operator-certification
• https://floridadep.gov/water/certification-restoration/documents/operator-certification-program-handbook
• https://www.frwa.net/career-information

Essential Functions

• Operates and maintains equipment in the plant, including inspecting, oiling and maintaining motors, pumps, screens, gauges and meters. Reads flow meter charts and logs readings.
• Takes samples for laboratory analysis.
• Makes minor repairs to plant equipment and assists with major or more complex repairs of machinery and equipment.
• Skims primary and secondary tanks; washes and changes filters; and adds chemicals according to prescribed standards.
• Maintains a daily log of plant operations.
• Assists in maintaining a daily inventory of chemicals used. Operates a variety of motorized equipment such as forklifts or town vehicles.
• Reports immediately, in person or via telephone, any serious plant breakdown or condition causing or likely to cause serious, inefficient or unsafe treatment plant operation or discharge of water or wastewater in a manner not authorized by the applicable regulatory agencies. Submits complete, accurate reports relative to treatment plant operation, sampling and laboratory analysis on a daily basis.
• Performs various custodial duties to assist in maintaining treatment plants.
• Performs other related work as required.

Supplemental Information

Current Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Leave:
• Holidays – 13 days per year.
• Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
• Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
• Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
• Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
• Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
• Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during the employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

Non-Classified Benefits

None Available at this time.