Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Holidays and Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Palm Bay is seeking a wastewater treatment plant operator to oversee and maintain operation of the city's facilities under general supervision. The role involves monitoring processes, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Florida Driver’s License, and a Class A/B/C Wastewater Operator license, with 1–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in wastewater plant operation preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• License required: Class A, B or C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from Florida DEP.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor city wastewater treatment plants and related facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Use SCADA, read gauges/meters, and dose chemicals as required.
• Collect lab samples and perform analyses; maintain required records and logs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and report issues to supervisor.
• May work weekends/holidays and shift work as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Mechanical repair

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wastewater License A

Wastewater License B

Wastewater License C

Job description

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

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from high school, plus experience in wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

A License - 5 years of experience ($57,631 starting salary)

B License - 3 years of experience ($52,273 starting salary)

C License - 1 year of experience ($49,784 starting salary)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators (including trainees) will receive a 10% specialty pay for being assigned and working at the wastewater treatment plant.

Special Requirements

Possess and maintain a Class “A, B, or C” Wastewater 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.

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.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs technical work involved in the operation of the City’s wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, ensuring operations are within applicable regulations. Work involves performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, utilizing SCADA, dosing chemicals, reading various gauges and meters, collecting lab samples, performing and recording required analyses and tests, and inspecting equipment for efficient operation. Independent judgment and initiative are required in developing operational decisions and to effectively communicate issues and concerns that may impact personnel and/or operations. General maintenance tasks including good housekeeping practices and maintaining the immediate grounds are required. Reports to the Plant Superintendent, or designee, as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Performs responsible and effective on-site operations of assigned treatment plant functions.
• Monitors all processes, equipment and controls to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Monitors gauges, flow meters, instrumentation, control panels, and various processes and utilizes the observed data to assist in making approved operational changes.
• Checks filters, pumps, chlorinators and chemical feed discharges.
• Collects, analyzes and relinquishes water and/or wastewater samples, as required.
• Maintains and submits logs and reports accurately, as assigned, and in the manner required by the Department of Environmental Protection.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair of plant equipment, including the lubrication of motors and pumps.
• Maintains records of plant operation and prepares and submits related reports; monitors and participates in shutdowns and start-ups of equipment as directed.
• Advises supervisor of general plant operations and any non-compliance situations.
• 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.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

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.

This position is covered under the NAGE Blue Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
• Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
• Vision Insurance: 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: 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)