Power Plant Operator jobs in Bradenton, FL

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Department/Location: Public Works & Utilities – Distribution and Collection Division

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Classification: Essential: This position is an Essential classification and will require employee to report to duty after a hurricane or emergency.

Schedule: This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Supervisor and/or Crew Chief

General Purpose of the Position: Under close supervision, installs, maintains and repairs wastewater collection systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains wastewater collection systems including the installation of gravity lines, force mains, pipe lines, valves and related system components.

• Repairs and replaces valves, force mains, air release valves and structures.

• Inspects wastewater gravity lines and force mains, searches for leaks, measures flow and locates lines for contractors, other utility companies and co-workers.

• Operates trucks and construction/maintenance equipment as necessary to complete work projects; checks equipment for proper servicing, operation and safety and reports defects to crew chief; maintains inventory of tools and equipment.

• Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.

• Perform duties as assigned through work orders.

• Keep basic records; perform computer data entry.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices used in minor line construction.

• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.

• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Knowledge of job-related software as required by Department.

• Ability to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used: Computer, cell phone, telephone, radio. Non-CDL and CDL Class B vehicles and light equipment, pumps, power valve turner, trencher, generators, concrete saw, and miscellaneous hand tools including shovels, sledge hammers, wrenches, pipe cutters, ratchets, saws, etc.. If necessary and upon pre-approval by management, incumbent may operate CDL-class vehicles if properly licensed. Safety training and equipment are provided.

Education and Experience Required: Must possess a Florida state-approved Wastewater Collections Operator Class C Certification prior to assignment to position. A good driving record and valid Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED equivalent are required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Distribution/Collection Trainee, or equivalent experience required.

Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed outside in varying and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessively loud noises from construction equipment, exposure to live sewer systems, human debris, drug paraphernalia, hot tar and asphalt, heavy equipment, working in and around trenches, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals and pesticides. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in confined and cramped spaces and uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time. Occasional exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces; heights above twenty (20) feet; below ground level, with feet, legs and/or hands in water. Occasional exposure to confined spaces. Subject to 24-hour call back for emergency conditions. Appropriate training and safety equipment will be provided for all conditions.

Commercial Driver License (CDL): A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement is required for this position.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $29.33 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person