Utilities Plant Operator (Tiers 2-4) Small Systems Licensed

Job Description

Utilities Plant Operator performs certified and skilled work or directs and oversees the performance of certified and skilled work in the operation of Advanced Water Reclamation, Potable Water supply, distribution systems, and solids management to provide high quality treatment of water and wastewater in compliance with Florida Administrative Codes and local rules and regulations.

Hiring range $45,281 $89,564

The ideal candidate holds a Class 'C' Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator's license or above, has experience and knowledge of operating principles and practices applicable to Small Drinking Water Treatment Facilities. This candidate will possess strong written, oral and electronic (email, text, etc) communication skills. The ideal candidate would possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an ability to make sound and logical corrective actions. The candidate would have considerable experience with the day to day operations and light maintenance of small drinking water systems to include the installation of sodium hypochlorite pumps and injectors and the safe delivery of sodium hypochlorite via county WRS owned delivery truck. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to maintain detailed operations records and logs. The successful candidate would be a highly motivated, self-starter possessing extensive motivational and teaching skills. The ideal candidate would have a history of safely working with various chemicals and reagents. The ideal candidate would have the ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations to provide for public health and safety.

The ideal candidate would be proficient in the use of computer and related software such as SCADA, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Applicants must also possess a high school diploma or a GED Certificate and a valid driver's license.

Generous PTO & Holiday Plan

Health Plans

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Cafeteria Benefit

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.

Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.

Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Employees in this broadband classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will automatically advance to the new tier upon submission of appropriate documentation of qualifications. Additionally, employees in tier 1 trainee positions will be required to complete their initial probationary period successfully in order to advance to the next tier.