Must possess a current Wastewater Collection 3 certification from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) or another approved agency and maintain said certification ...
Must possess a current Wastewater Collection 3 certification from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) or another approved agency and maintain said certification ...
Utility Mechanic
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$19 - $25.50/hr
High school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA). Utility Mechanic II : Five (5) years of experience in the mechanical ...
Utility Mechanic
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$19 - $25.50/hr
High school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA). Utility Mechanic II : Five (5) years of experience in the mechanical ...
Utilities Compliance Technician I/II/III
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$21.80 - $33.10/hr
Possession of or the ability to obtain BackflowTester Certificationissuedby theFlorida Water & Pollution Control Operators Associationwithin six (6)months. Possession of or the ability to obtain ...
Utilities Compliance Technician I/II/III
Panama City Beach, FL · On-site
$21.80 - $33.10/hr
Possession of or the ability to obtain BackflowTester Certificationissuedby theFlorida Water & Pollution Control Operators Associationwithin six (6)months. Possession of or the ability to obtain ...
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$73K - $110K/yr
Knowledge of regulatory program areas, including air emissions, potable water, water pollution control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, storage tank management ...
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$73K - $110K/yr
Knowledge of regulatory program areas, including air emissions, potable water, water pollution control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, storage tank management ...
... pollution control system, turbine-generator and associated equipment, balance of plant equipment, wastewater and water chemistry principles, facility electrical distribution and protection. Must have ...
... pollution control system, turbine-generator and associated equipment, balance of plant equipment, wastewater and water chemistry principles, facility electrical distribution and protection. Must have ...
Utilities Foreman - Wastewater Collection
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$56K - $93K/yr
Must possess a valid Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification*. Completion of all of the following ...
Utilities Foreman - Wastewater Collection
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$56K - $93K/yr
Must possess a valid Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification*. Completion of all of the following ...
Utilities Foreman - Wastewater Collection
$56K - $93K/yr
Must possess a valid Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification*. Completion of all of the following ...
Utilities Foreman - Wastewater Collection
$56K - $93K/yr
Must possess a valid Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification*. Completion of all of the following ...
Management level loss control reviews for all Workers Compensation and GL Claims and Safety ... Technical awareness in environmental management which includes storm water pollution prevention ...
Management level loss control reviews for all Workers Compensation and GL Claims and Safety ... Technical awareness in environmental management which includes storm water pollution prevention ...
Utilities Superintendent - Water Distribution
$34.39 - $56.74/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Reclaimed Water Distribution Operator Class C, FWPCOA Cross Connection Control Manager & FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Field Site Inspector.
Utilities Superintendent - Water Distribution
$34.39 - $56.74/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Reclaimed Water Distribution Operator Class C, FWPCOA Cross Connection Control Manager & FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Field Site Inspector.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Tampa, FL · On-site
... pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating ...
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Tampa, FL · On-site
... pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating ...
... pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating ...
... pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating ...
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a Class "A" wastewater collection license from the State of Florida, water pollution control operators association or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a Class "A" wastewater collection license from the State of Florida, water pollution control operators association or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a Class "A" wastewater collection license from the State of Florida, water pollution control operators association or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a Class "A" wastewater collection license from the State of Florida, water pollution control operators association or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months.
Utilities Technician I, II, III, IV
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$43K - $72K/yr
Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level III Certification within two (2) years of hire. Completion of the ...
Utilities Technician I, II, III, IV
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$43K - $72K/yr
Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level III Certification within two (2) years of hire. Completion of the ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utilities Technician I, II, III, IV
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$43K - $72K/yr
Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level III Certification within two (2) years of hire. Completion of the ...
Utilities Technician I, II, III, IV
Palm Bay, FL · On-site
$43K - $72K/yr
Requires a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level III Certification within two (2) years of hire. Completion of the ...
$102K - $132K/yr
... pollution control technology, and all applicable environmental laws, (air quality, water quality, spill response, tank management, soil science and related areas) -Clear understanding of how to ...
$102K - $132K/yr
... pollution control technology, and all applicable environmental laws, (air quality, water quality, spill response, tank management, soil science and related areas) -Clear understanding of how to ...
$54K - $77K/yr
Class "C" Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association Certificate in Maintenance of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems, preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must have the ...
$54K - $77K/yr
Class "C" Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association Certificate in Maintenance of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems, preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must have the ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
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Brevard County rating
7.9
Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
413th of 844 rated public administrative organizations
Job description
Department: Utility Services Department
Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
Treatment Plant Mechanic II - Wastewater: $24.09 to $26.50
Treatment Plant Mechanic I - Wastewater: $21.23 to $23.35
Selections for current vacancies will be based upon the candidate's experience and highest level of current/active FW&PCOA Certification held.
Positions are available in the Central and South areas of the County. Work schedule involves shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and call back hours as necessary and on-call duty on a rotational basis. Performs experienced crafts and trades work in the general maintenance and repair of the mechanical and power-driven equipment used in wastewater treatment and sludge plants.
REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP),PLUS:
Treatment Plant Mechanic II - Wastewater: Five (5) years of experience in the mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial and/or mechanical equipment; OR three (3) years as a Brevard County Treatment Plant Mechanic I PLUS successful completion of all of the classes for any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and received a passing score on each phase examination PLUS a current Utility Maintenance Level II certification issued by the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) or another approved agency PLUS a current Wastewater Collection 3 certification from FW&PCOA or another approved agency PLUS a current performance evaluation score of 3.50 or higher with no performance evaluation factors with a rating of a 1 or a 2. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
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 a current Utility Maintenance Level II certification from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) or another approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess a current Wastewater Collection 3 certification from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) or another approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a current first aid certification PLUS a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain both certifications during the term of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis. Must satisfactorily complete all Brevard County mandatory training. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Must complete within nine (9) months of employment, all of the classes for the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees PLUS must complete within eighteen (18) months of employment, all of the classes for any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each phase examination.
Treatment Plant Mechanic I - Wastewater: Two (2) years of experience in the mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial and/or mechanical equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
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 within twelve (12) months of employment, a current Utility Maintenance Level III certification from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA), or another approved agency, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a current first-aid certification PLUS a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain both certifications during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis. Must satisfactorily complete all Brevard County mandatory training. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
- The employee must be able to:
- LIFT:50 lbs. or more
- CARRY:50 lbs. or more
- PUSH:50 lbs. or more
- PULL:50 lbs. or more
- In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
- STAND:5 - 8 hours
- WALK:5 - 8 hours
- SIT:5 - 8 hours
- DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
- The employee must repetitively perform:
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- The employee must be able to:
- Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
- The employee must have:
- Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
- Other necessary physical activities/traits
- N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
- At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
- Other working conditions:
- N/A
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