Water Plant Operator

City of Riviera Beach

  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • $25.79 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
Under limited supervision, operates and maintains a variety of water treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift. Work involves proper operation and regulation of plant equipment so that end products meet the quality standards of the federal, state and county regulatory agencies and of the Utility Special District. Work includes operation of pumps, lime machines, and other related equipment; taking samples for laboratory analysis; taking and recording of meter readings at regular intervals; and adding chlorine and other chemicals to the raw water; and all other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma, GED or vocational school graduate (Education will be verified), and two (2) years' experience in the operation of a water treatment plant, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.A valid Florida driver's license is required.Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Treatment Plant Operator Class "C" license is required.This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union.The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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