Utilities Lift Station Operator II #2025-002

Salary : $55,542.24 - $78,152.26 Annually

Location : Pompano Beach, FL

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 2025-002

Department: Utilities

Division: Wastewater Pumping

Opening Date: 10/14/2024

Description

This is a Lean Six Sigma Utility looking for a skilled crew leader in the maintenance and repair of wastewater lift stations, equipment, and force mains. Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, motors, generators, electrical motors, gauges, contacts, valves, and radio telemetry. Studies work reports and efficiency of equipment and system facilities, including interpreting force main maps and control panel diagrams, and makes recommendations for improvements to the supervisor. Will be "on call" and required to carry a cell phone for after-hours repairs and work overtime as needed. This is an essential position; the incumbent will be required to work extended hours during and after hurricanes or other disasters. Works proactively and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Follows all safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment. A strong understanding of ethical behavior is required. Needs to have an intellectual curiosity and a desire to find answers.

Typical Qualifications

Possess a Florida Wastewater Collection "B" Certificate and a Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with tanker & air brake endorsements at the time of application. A high school diploma or equivalent, college-level courses are desirable, and Asset Management is a plus. Two years of experience in mechanical repairs, operations, and maintenance of wastewater pumping facilities. Must be able to interpret electrical and SCADA schematics and operate a computer with MS Office and GIS Mapping systems. As part of the interview process, an assessment of troubleshooting skills will be conducted in the field, as well as an evaluation of computer skills. Must complete all training programs, including confined space, hazardous materials handling, etc. Must be clean-shaven, and/or groomed to adhere to OSHA standard guidelines to pass a pulmonary respiration test and properly and physically wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus; applicant must pass a pulmonary function medical test. Ability to work at moderate heights, in confined spaces, and to use a safety harness. Ability to perform moderate moving up to 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally moving up to 75 lbs. The noise level is moderate to high, and there is exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, machinery hazards, and adverse outdoor weather conditions. Physical abilities include walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and grasping. Specific abilities involve seeing, hearing, talking, and speaking, as well as the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to speak, write, and understand English. Must possess the ability to follow sometimes complex oral and written instructions.

Supplemental Information

Work Days/Hours : 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Some weekends and holidays)

Job Status : ( X ) Full time ( ) Part time/temporary

Department/Number: Utilities/Wastewater Pumping/3510 Pay Plan/Grade: 42/23

Position is open until filled.

The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

Employees are paid biweekly. The pay range consists of a minimum and maximum salary. Initial appointment is usually made at the minimum salary of the pay range, but a higher salary may be considered for an especially well qualified candidate or to meet unusual needs. Annual merit increases of up to 3% up to the maximum of the pay range are based on fully effective job performance, or above, and are not automatic. Eligible Fire department combat employees receive annual merit increases of up to 4%.

Group health insurance is paid for by the City; 100% for full time employees and 50% for eligible dependents.

Paid leave includes: Vacation - accrue nine (9) days annually with additional days awarded for longevity; Sick Leave - accrue twelve (12) days annually; Holidays - thirteen (13) days off; Personal Days - two personal days after six months of service.

Pension plan: General Employees' Retirement System participation is required for all eligible employees. Each employee contributes a tax deferred deduction of 10% of their salary to the plan and the City contributes a like amount. The defined benefit pension plan is based on the average of the last three base salary years times 3% times years of service. If an employee leaves the employ of the City prior to seven (7) year vesting or retirement, their contribution, with interest, is refundable. Fire pension participants contribute 11.6% and are required to participate in the Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters' Retirement System.

Other benefits offered to City employees include: cost of living adjustments (when applicable), tuition reimbursement, tax deferred savings plan, credit union services, direct deposit, sick leave bank, sick leave to vacation conversion, employee assistance program, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA), and a four day work week for certain positions.

Part time employees are not eligible for benefits and benefits may vary depending on bargaining units.

01

Do you have at least two years of experience in mechanical repairs, operations and maintenance of wastewater pumping facilities? If so, please explain.

02

Do you have Asset Management experience? If so, please explain.

03

Do you have experience interpreting electrical and SCADA schematics and operating a computer with MS Office and GIS Mapping systems? If so, please explain.

04

Do you have at least a FL Class "B" CDL driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements?

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Do you have a Florida Wastewater Collection "B" Certificate or higher?

Required Question