Operator Trainee

Examples of Duties

• Reads and changes a variety of meters and charts, keeps log sheets and prepares operating records and reports, and operates SCADA system.
• Regularly takes samples from various points in the treatment process and performs routine chemical analysis on samples making required adjustments to chemical feed systems or other process control equipment to maintain proper treatment. Replenishes chemical feeders with chemicals when needed.
• Maintains proper system pressures and storage tank levels.
• Monitors process and makes adjustments based on physical inspection and field gained knowledge of process.
• Completes general housekeeping for work area and equipment/tools. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Transports dry sludge from digesters to selected sludge application sites.
• Must document the land application rates and locations as well as other pertinent data related to permit requirements.
• Maintains vehicle (checks fluid levels, drive belt, and tire pressure).
• Check reports and maintains records at Water Production/Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid State of Florida Driver License Class "E".
• Must possess a Commercial Learner’s Permit for a Commercial Driver’s License Class B by the first day of employment
• Must have or obtain within six (6) months a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Employee must, within one year of date of hire or promotion to this position, reside within 45 minutes of City Hall, 110 SE Watula Avenue, using Map Quest.

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos; Ability to write simple correspondence.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; frequently required to taste or smell;

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, risk of radiation, vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Benefits

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.