Treatment Plant Operator II (Water)

Mobile Civil Service; Crestview (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Civil Service is hiring for a Lead Treatment Plant Operator II to oversee daily operations of water or wastewater treatment facilities on an assigned shift. The role requires certification by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) upon appointment and a valid driver's license from the state of residence.

Eligibility includes experience at Operator I level or equivalent education and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or GED.
• Minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator I or Pretreatment Specialist I; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances on an assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with applicable water quality and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is lead work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances while on an assigned shift.

Salary information

• Mobile Area Water and Sewer System: $50,527 - $67,953
• Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board: $43,569 - $54,412
• Saraland Water and Sewer Board: $58,596 - $73,178
• Utilities Board City of Bayou La Batre: $45,775 - $57,167

Note: The eligible list created from this job posting will be utilized to fill Treatment Plant Operator II positions specifically in the area of WATER treatment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator I or Pretreatment Specialist I; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must be certified in water or wastewater treatment by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Out-of-state certifications may be accepted, but ADEM certification must be completed within 6 months of employment. Mobile and Saraland - possession of a Grade III Certificate in Water or Wastewater Treatment, preferably both, except for assignment to the Stickney Filtration Plant (Moffat Road) and the Myers Filtration Plant (Hubert Pierce Road which requires a Grade IV Water Certificate. Prichard–possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment OR possession of a Grade III or IV Wastewater Certificate. Bayou La Batre - possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment or Grade III Certificate in Wastewater Treatment. Other smaller jurisdictions require possession of a Grade II Certification in Water or Wastewater Treatment or both. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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