Loxahatchee River District

2500 Jupiter Park Dr, Jupiter, FL 33469 ● (561) 747-5700 ●

Position Title: Collections & Distribution System Operator Trainee

Open Date: February 24, 2017Closing Date: March 3, 2017

Pay Grade Scale:$15.89/hr.-24.64/hr.Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Primary Function:This is entry-level manual and semi-skilled field work that trains in the operationand maintenance of lift stations and related equipment. Work is performed under direct supervision of Collection and Distribution Foreman and is subject to prescribed methods and procedures. The District is a 24 hour, year round operation, and a person in this position may be subject to work nights, holidays, and weekends. Regular shift is Monday – Friday 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m.

Responsibilities and Duties:Other Duties may be required and assigned

  • Trains on the operation and maintenance of pumps and electrical equipment at lift stations
  • Performs maintenance and repair on lift stations
  • Monitor gauges, meters, control panels, remove and install pumps
  • Keep stations mowed and free of debris
  • Maintenance such as painting and float cleaning
  • Assist in the operation of Vac-Con, rodding equipment and other heavy equipment
  • Available for On-Call for emergencies

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification.
  • College level coursework or vocational training in plumbing and pipefitting preferred
  • Any recent technical training, courses and programs which are relevant to this position
  • Work experience involving operation of mechanical or electrical equipment

Licensing Requirements:

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Obtain a Florida Class B CDL license within 12 months of hire.
  • Obtain State of Florida Class “C” Collections System Operator License within 24 months of Hire

Degree of Physical Effort and Environment:

Subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather. Subject to a variety of physical and hazardous conditions such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current and confined spaces. Must have the ability to lift, pull, push up to 75lbs., bend, reach, stand, crouch, crawl,grasp, kneel, and twist. Subject to Confined spaces and in the presence of odors, toxic chemicals, and raw sewage.

The Loxahatchee River District (LRD) is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. LRD is a Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits: Accrue one day of vacation per month. Accrue one day of sick per month. 11 paid holidays, Excellent Health and Dental Insurance (starting on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment), Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Voluntary benefits (paid by employee, but are payroll deductible) Flex Spending Account, life insurance, disability insurance.

Selected candidate must pass pre-employment physical and drug test. The applicant offered employmentwill be required to submit to a background screen pursuant to Florida Statute 435 as a condition of employment and continued employment which includes, but need not be limited to, employment history checks, driver’s license checks and statewide criminal checks, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.