Plant Operator I

Duties

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School.
• One (1) or more years of experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical machinery similar to that in a water and sewer treatment plant.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Possession of a Class "C" water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Must obtain and maintain as a condition of continued employment a second (dual) Class "C" License (in Water or Waste-water) within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).
• May be required to possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement as issued by the State of Florida and must have a good driving history.

Minimums

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.