Plant Operator

Job Posting

Mobile County Personnel Board

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Mobile County, AL

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary

Job Number: #39363-1224

Department: Multiple Agencies

Opening Date: 12/31/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Information

This is routine work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances while on an assigned shift.

Jurisdictions and Yearly Salary:

Mobile Area Water and Sewer System: $44,658 - $71,394

Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board: $39,471 - $63,101

Saraland Water and Sewer Board: $46,919 - $75,008

Utilities Board City of Bayou La Batre: $40,458 - $64,679

City of Satsuma Water and Sewer Board: $32,432 - $51,848

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement: Must be certified in water or wastewater treatment by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Out-of-state certifications may be accepted, but ADEM certification must be completed within 6 months of employment.

Mobile - possession of a Grade III Certificate in Water or Wastewater Treatment, preferably both, except for assignment to the Stickney Filtration Plant (Moffat Road) and the Myers Filtration Plant (Hubert Pierce Road) which requires a Grade IV Water Certificate.

Prichard possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment OR possession of a Grade III or IV Wastewater Certificate.

Bayou La Batre - possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment or Grade III Certificate in Wastewater Treatment.

Other smaller jurisdictions require possession of a Grade II Certification in Water or Wastewater Treatment or both. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I | Class Spec Details

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

Retirement plans

Employee Credit Union

Promotion by competitive exam

Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs