Chief Trtmt Plnt Oper​/Mech - Wastewater

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$29.01 to $31.91 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

North Area/Port St. John/Port St. John WWTP. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes standby, overtime, and holidays as needed. Performs skilled technical work supervising the operation and routine maintenance of a Class "B" or smaller wastewater treatment plant facility. The work involves supervising the daily activities of other treatment plant staff and the compilation of required records and reports.

General supervision is provided to Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanics.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), PLUS four (4) years of experience as a certified operator in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant facility. Associates degree in a science-related field OR successful completion of two (2) years [30 semester (45 quarter) hours = one (1) year] of college-level coursework in a science-related field is preferred.

Supervisory experience is preferred. Two (2) years of experience in the mechanical repair of wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including pumps, motors, and valves is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, an active Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class B or above Wastewater license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to pass an OSHA-compliant respiratory physical for wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR .

Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required respiratory equipment, which may include a SCBA, and any other required personal protective equipment (PPE). In the event a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

• Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

• 12 Vacation Days per Year
• 12 Sick Days per Year
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

• New Year's Day
  - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
  - January 19th
• Memorial Day
  - May 25th
• Independence Day
  - Observed July 3rd
• Labor Day
  - September 7th
• Veteran's Day
  - November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day
  - November 26th
• Friday after Thanksgiving
  - November 27th
• Christmas Eve
  - December 24th
• Christmas Day
  - December 25th
• Personal Holiday