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Underground Utilities and Public Infrastructure

The City of Tallahassees workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs and comprehensive benefit packages all which positions us to be the premier employer of choice for this area. Come be part of something HUGE! For information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX

The City of Tallahassee is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Citys ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com

For the complete job specification, listing major job functions and duties for this job classification, go to (link removed)

WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE:

Minimum Training and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and one year of experience in a water distribution, wastewater collection, or water or sewerage piping systems.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment.

Must progress with training, complete coursework, pass the licensing exam, and obtain and maintain the Class C Water Treatment Plant Operator license within two (2) years from the official hire date, as a condition of continued employment.

Must also progress with training, complete coursework, pass the licensing exam, and obtain and maintain the Class B Water Treatment Plant Operator license within three (3) years upon obtaining the Class C Water Treatment Plant Operator license and reclassification as a Water Plant Operator - I, as a condition of continued employment.

WATER PLANT OPERATOR I:

Minimum Training and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and at least one (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system water treatment plant.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must possess and maintain a Class C Water Treatment Plant Operator license, as currently outlined in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62.602-300 Qualifications for Operator Licensure.

Must progress with training, complete coursework, pass the licensing exam, and obtain and maintain the Class B Water Treatment Plant Operator license within three (3) years from the official hire date, as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment.

WATER PLANT OPERATOR II:

Minimum Training and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and at least three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system water treatment plant.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must possess and maintain a Class B Water Treatment Plant Operator license, as currently outlined in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62.602-300 Qualifications for Operator Licensure, as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment.

WATER PLANT OPERATOR III:

Minimum Training and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and at least five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water system water treatment plant.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must possess and maintain a Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator license, as currently outlined in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62.602-300 Qualifications for Operator Licensure, as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment.

$12.8517 to $54.2594/hourly.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to (link removed) or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214 IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.

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If you have a disability requiring accommodations,please contact the Citys ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.