SUMMARY:

This is a technical and supervisory position in the operation and maintenance of a waster water treatment plant

SUPERVISION

This position is supervised by the Director of Operations and the Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
• Plans, schedules, assigns duties, and supervises the work of wastewater treatment plant trainees and operators in performing routine operations and maintenance.
• Trains employees.
• Evaluates and disciplines employees.
• Enforces safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant.
• Monitors control panels and gauges.
• Maintain proper levels in all storage tanks, preparing for fluctuation in the lows for seasonal changes, collects water samples, make routine tests, checks and lubricates pumps, motors and other plant equipment.
• Inspects and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical systems.
• Inspects plant testing and measuring devices to assure that the plant is functioning properly.
• Operate and maintain an Orbital process wastewater treatment plant.
• Cleans bottom of digester, trouble shoots waste water level monitoring system.
• Maintains property through land maintenance including fencing, clearing spraying, and mowing.
• Requisitions supplies and materials.
• Coordinate and assists in modification and system upgrading projects.
• Maintain a working relationship with State Agencies, engineers, and consulting firms.
• Prepares daily, monthly and quarterly reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Adheres to all OUA policies and procedures
• Valid Florida Drivers License with a clean driving record
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must be certified and possess a current “B” License for a Wastewater Treatment as issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or must be able to obtain this license within six (6) months of hire date. 
• Documented experience showing progressive job responsibilities from operator to administrative duties.
• Possess and demonstrate team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to understand, give and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read plans.
• Posses a thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment plant and pumping station operation and maintenance requirements.
• Posses a thorough knowledge of State and Federal requirements relative to the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, wastewater sampling and laboratory testing procedures.
• Ability to pass a NELAC inspection to maintain certification of laboratory, including personnel certifications

PHYSICAL REQUIPEMENTS:

• Able to lift and/or carry plus or minus 50 pounds
• Able to reach above shoulders with both arms, able to use both hands and fingers on both hands
• Good vision, hearing and sense of smell
• Able to walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, balance and stoop
• Able to operate heavy equipment as required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is performed inside and outside in all types of environmental conditions
• Work is often accompanied by noise, poor lighting, toxic fumes, gases, raw sewage, grease, chemicals, electricity, moving objects, confined spaces, and above or below ground

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, national disaster, and weekends as requested
• Willing to work shift work.

• Salary  (Dependent on Qualifications)
  • Minimum: $53,881
  • Maximum: $88,903
• Typical Work Week: 40 Hours Monday – Thursday (subject to shift work)
• Paid Bi-Weekly by Direct Deposit
• $300 per year uniform allotment
• Accrued Paid Time Off time on hours worked = 4 ½ weeks annually

• Health Insurance: Florida Blue (medical / vision / dental)
• Supplemental Insurance Available: AFLAC / Washington National / Liberty National
  • OUA Monthly Contribution Allowance:
    • Employee Only = $1100
    • Employee + child or spouse = $1350
    • Family = $1600
• All employees on OUA health insurance can access Urgent Care at no cost in Okeechobee, Sebring and Jensen Beach.

• Retirement: Okeechobee Utility Authority has a Defined Pension Plan.   Employees are vested after five years of service.   
• Company paid Life Insurance of $50,000 effective 1st day of starting work.
• Company paid Long Term Disability benefit becomes effective 1st day of starting work for this positon.
• Employee Recognition Pay – percentage of annual salary (every 5 years of service)
• Employee Assistance Program effective 1st day of starting work.
• Company Paid Training / Education

• Paid Holidays:
  • New Year’s Day (January 1)
  • Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (first Monday in September)
  • Veteran’s Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas (December 25)
  • (2) Personal Choice Days (employee choice)