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Town of DavieDavie, FL, United States- serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
Salary : $49,192.00 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-076
Department : Utilities
Opening Date : 03 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION FOR BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES
Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the operation of a water or sewer treatment plant on and assigned shift. Is responsible for performing plant operation and maintenance duties in a responsible and professional manner consistent with standard operating practices in order to meet State and Federal standards and rules to protect the public health and environment. Reports to Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- On an assigned shift, inspects plant equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly; takes samples of water or sewage at various stages of the treatment process, performs routine laboratory analyses to determine effectiveness of treatment procedures and records results; on the basis of sample results, adjusts treatment plant equipment, such as chlorinators, lime shakers, flocculators, digesters, sludge collectors, sand filters, chemical feeders, vacuum filters, conveyer systems, screens and related equipment; inspects recording charts and meters, and on the basis of such information, makes adjustments to controls in conformance with operation instructions.
- Performs preventative maintenance and, as necessary, makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment; takes hourly reading and records them on log sheets.
- Performs physical tests which include turbidity, color, odor, taste and temperature; chemical tests which include pH, alkalinity, carbon dioxide, hardness, metal content and residual chlorine fluoride; and other tests which include bacteriological count such as chloroform bacteria, plate count, etc.
- Assists in maintaining sufficient supplies of chemicals to include chlorine, aluminum, Calgon, lime carbon, sodium chloride and various other chemicals.
- Assists in instructing new employees in work methods and procedures; determines the need for special attention to operating or maintenance requirements and makes recommendations to superiors.
- Checks for leaks in chlorine tanks and ammonia tanks.
- Performs minor calibrations of complex equipment.
- Answers calls from the public for emergency repair work or re-connection of service; dispatches personnel and / or performs tests; responds to public through written reports of findings or telephone calls.
- Monitors control panel charts and pressure gages.
- Keeps plant records and periodic summary reports of operations; maintains an operation and maintenance log for the treatment plants.
- Reports immediately, in person or via telephone, any serious plant breakdown or condition causing or likely to cause serious, inefficient or unsafe treatment plant operation or discharge of water or wastewater in a manner not authorized by the applicable regulatory agencies.
- Submits complete, accurate reports relative to treatment plant operation, sampling and laboratory analysis on a daily basis.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE REQUIRED :
Essential Functions
Current Incentives / Benefits :
$1000 - paid out in June 2025 (prorated based on hire date)
100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
Holidays - 13 days per year.
Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
Provided by the Department.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE / INFORMATION :
REGULATIONS / ACCOMMODATIONS
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
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Please indicate which is the highest level of education you have completed.
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Do you possess 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?
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Do you possess a Class "C" water or wastewater plant operator's license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation?
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Do you currently possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement as issued by the State of Florida?
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Do you currently possess a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License?
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Has your drivers' license been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related)?
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Are you a current Town of Davie employee?
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Are you aware that the selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following : an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
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Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
Required Question