Water Treatment Operator

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　　Water Treatment Operator

　　Salary

　　$24.65 - $41.26 Hourly

　　Location

　　Ft. Myers, FL

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time Regular

　　Job Number

　　06891OD

　　Department

　　Utilities

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　This position is responsible for operating and monitoring water treatment facilities in accordance with the Florida rules, regulations and statutes. This position insures proper plant compliance via various process control tests.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Operate and monitor water treatment facilities in accordance with the Florida rules, regulations, and statutes.

　　Insure proper plant compliance via various process control tests.

　　Water analysis on all stages of treatment. Monitor and control entire distribution system pressures and levels.

　　Inspect chemical deliveries and unlock appropriate tank fill valve.

　　Monitor and control entire distribution system pressures and levels.

　　Adjust plant equipment for compliance.

　　Education, Experience, Licensing

　　Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one-year water treatment or closely related experience.

　　Possession of a Florida-issued Water Treatment Plant Operator Class "A", "B", or "C" license is required.

　　Operator "A" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and five years of related work experience.

　　Operator "B" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and three years of related work experience.

　　Operator "C" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and one year of related work experience.

　　Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Knowledge of tools and equipment used for daily operations of treatment facility.

　　Knowledge of lab supplies.

　　Ability to perform necessary tests and analysis.

　　Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; verbally and in written form.

　　Knowledge of treatment facility regulations and specifications.

　　This position requires a rotational shift to cover 24/7 operations.

　　Shifts are 40 hours per week and can include nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　To learn more about Lee County Utilities, check out the short video below:

　　DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

　　Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

　　Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

　　Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

　　Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

　　For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

　　To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

　　Health Benefits:

　　• Medical Insurance

　　• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

　　• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

　　• Dental Insurance

　　• Vision Insurance

　　• Flexible Spending Accounts

　　• Medical Reimbursement Account

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

　　• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

　　• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

　　• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

　　• Optional Life Insurance

　　• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

　　• Short-Term Disability

　　• Sick Leave Pool

　　• Flu vaccinations

　　• Wellness Programs

　　Financial Benefits:

　　• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

　　• Two Retirement Plan Options:

　　1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

　　2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

　　• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

　　• Financial Savings/Management Programs

　　• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

　　• Employee Leave Benefits

　　• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

　　• Paid Sick Leave

　　• Paid Vacation Leave

　　• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

　　• Family and Medical Leave

　　• Military Family & Medical Leave

　　• Educational Leave

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

　　United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

　　Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

　　Educational Assistance

　　Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

　　01

　　Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year water treatment or closely related experience?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience and the Water Treatment Operator License you possess.

　　03

　　Do you possess a valid Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator license?

　　Yes, Class "A"

　　Yes, Class "B"

　　Yes, Class "C"

　　No, I do not possess a valid Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator license.

　　04

　　Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in water treatment.

　　5 or more years

　　4 years

　　3 years

　　2 years

　　1 year

　　Less than 1 year

　　No experience

　　05

　　Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Have you ever had your Water or Wastewater operator license suspended or revoked or have you ever had a violation against your Water or Wastewater license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　This position requires a rotational shift to cover 24/7 operations. Shift can include nights, weekends and holidays to equal 40 hours per week. Are you available to work this schedule?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Lee County Government

　　Address

　　P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

　　Phone

　　(239) 533-2245

　　Website

　　https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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