SHIFT LEAD OPERATOR - MIDNIGHT SHIFT ( 12AM-8AM) - Waste Water

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The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

*THIS POSITION IS FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT - 12AM - 8AM*
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, position is responsible for the collection and storage of data for management and regulatory agencies; maintain equipment; and control flow and processing of water/wastewater. The shift lead operator has a higher level of responsibility. The shift lead operator is responsible for ensuring all work routines are completed accurately and in their entirety as it pertains to their assigned shift.


Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits
  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
  • City-paid life insurance
  • Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Gym facility
  • And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Collect samples and perform required analysis.
  • Record data and analytical results.
  • Monitor biological operation and make changes as often as conditions warrant.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, as needed.
  • Maintain supply inventories.
  • Conduct minor maintenance, as needed.
  • Continue education both for licensing and to remain current.
  • Required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign tasks.
  • This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations
  • Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations.
  • Knowledgeable in understanding math pertaining to the treatment process. (basic math)Skill in gathering and maintaining accurate records
  • Skill in collecting and testing samples
  • Skill in Troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues
  • Skill in time management, prioritization and organization
  • Ability to use and navigate SCADA systems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
  • Ability to learn standard operating procedures for the plant
  • Ability to be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and or in response to emergencies
  • Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to form and implement solutions in coordination with other team members
  • Ability to log and record complete and accurate records into computer system, and daily log sheets.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of vibration.
  • Ability to effectively operate necessary equipment, including but not limited to including vehicle, telephone, radio, cell phone, digital camera, computer, printer, copier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment.
  • Ability to relate and respond to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent courtesy and tact in considerable public contact and/or confrontational situations which is not limited to co-workers, customers, and outside vendors.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
  • Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class "A" license.
    • When a "B" licensed operator is assigned to Shift Lead Operator. The incumbent must achieve an A" Class Water/Wastewater license within twenty four (24) months of appointed date or failure to achieve certification within thirty (30) months of appointment may result in removal of appointment.
    • When a "C" licensed operator is assigned to Shift Lead Operator. The incumbent must achieve an A" Class Water/Wastewater license within forty eight (48) months of appointed date or failure to achieve certification within fifty four (54) months of appointment may result in removal of appointment.
  • A minimum of two years of progressive experience in the operation of a water facility; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Management makes the final recommendation of the Shift Lead Operator based on the Licensed Operator's overall skills, abilities, and knowledge and job performance in his current job.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

  • Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
  • Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
  • Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
  • Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
  • Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
  • Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
  • Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
  • Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
  • Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
  • Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
  • Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
  • Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
  • Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
  • Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
  • Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
  • Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
  • Standing – for sustained periods of time.
  • Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
  • Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
  • Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
  • Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
  • Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
  • Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
  • Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
  • Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
  • Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
  • Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Work performed is primarily:
  • Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high
  • precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. Risk of electrical shock.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.


Full-time regular City employee benefits:

  • Health Insurance (Florida Blue)
    • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life)
    • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
  • Optional Vision Insurance (VSP)
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Optional Dental Insurance (Humana)
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Supplemental Insurance
    • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
  • Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers
  • Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster
  • 401(a) (Mission Square)
    • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
  • Roth IRA (Mission Square)
    • Offered through payroll deduction.
  • Disability (USAble Life)
    • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
  • Paid Holidays
    • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
  • Deferred Compensation Programs (Mission Square) OR (Nationwide )
    • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
  • Payroll Direct Deposit
    • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program (ESI)
    • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

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