This position assists in the operations, repair, and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and related equipment for the City. Work is performed under general supervision.
This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.
Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by courses in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
Two (2) years of experience in operation, maintenance and repair of treatment equipment.
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Valid Florida Class “C” Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license.
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Obtain a Florida Class “B” Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within two (2) years of hire.
In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.
Physical Demands
Continual light work and occasional heavy work.
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Requires frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
Good eyesight, hearing, and speech.
Regular driving of vehicle.
Must be able to wear personal protection equipment (PPE).
Work Environment
Works outside in sometimes adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time. Exposure to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery. Involves working with high voltage equipment, heights (50 to 70 feet), and below ground level conditions.
The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.
The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
