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Please make sure you indicate which open position you are applying for. You may apply in any of the following ways…
- Send resume/and cover letter to HR@Lrecd.org
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- Mail: To Loxahatchee River District: ATTN; Human Resources 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
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Collection & Distribution System Operator
Pay Grade Range: 4- 8; Salary Range: $23.25 – $46.94 Hourly
Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt
Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm
Summary Statement: This position performs preventative/ corrective maintenance on District lift stations equipment with an emphasis on mechanical duties. The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel I this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Key Responsibilities: The Collections Operator:
- Performs and assists a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the District’s wastewater collection system; cleans sewer mains and laterals, operates a high pressure rodder, manual power rodder, vacuums debris from lift stations and related structures.
- Monitors control panels, adjust valves and gates to regulate flow of waste to main plant.
- Performs work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
- Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on District lift station equipment.
- Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
- May collect samples of flow, log flows, and inspect stations involved in pumping wastewater.
- Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
- Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
- Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; performs safety checks and check fluid levels of vehicles and equipment
- Assists other District personnel on related projects.
- Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call; available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year of on-the-job wastewater collection experience as a trainee or greater.
- Able to obtain or have FW&PCOA Class “C” or higher Certification in Collections and Distribution or ability to obtain within time-period outlined in offer letter.