ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on ourThree Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities,Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition.Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to theback-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means toLive, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched anAlternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff withtwo three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

This classification involves oversight of the general operation of a water and/or wastewater facility during a given shift for the City.  An employee in this position supervises and trains assigned employees; oversees daily operations including pumping stations, treatment operations, laboratory testing, quality control, sludge treatment and removal, and preventative maintenance; conducts routine checks; interprets data; keeps chemical and parts inventory; tests water; and maintains records.  This position also assists in equipment repair, housekeeping, and cleaning of units.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Controls the operation of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift; monitors and anticipates demand for water; regulates flow of water into plant by starting or stopping well pumps; and maintains water levels of storage tanks, chemicals, etc.
• Reviews records of operations; gives instructions regarding modified operating procedures based on test reports of water quality; maintains desired water pressure in a distribution system; performs “Performance of Process Control” as defined in Florida code; and collects and analyzes samples in accordance with regulations.
• Conducts routine checks on a water or wastewater treatment plant; inspects each of the various treatment stages; and takes samples as required for operational process control and/or compliance.
• Interprets operating data and institutes minor modifications in operation procedures to assure continuous and efficient treatment; restores operating conditions.
• Supervises and trains employees in treatment processes; adjusts treatment process to achieve required regulatory standards and meet permit requirements; and prepares work orders for maintenance of plant equipment via the City’s maintenance management system and protocols
• Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliaries, valves, gauges, pipes, and fittings; supervises the upkeep and cleaning of buildings and process units.
• Responds to emergency situations in a timely manner, contacts Chief Operator if needed to resolve problems within allotted time frames. 
• Makes inspections of plant and equipment to determine operating condition, need for repairs, or for modifications in operating procedures.
• Operates solids dewatering equipment such as centrifuges, gravity belts, etc. depending on assignment.
• Operates membrane plant and changes of membrane filters, depending on assignment.
• Records plant conditions and changes. 
• Keeps records of repair parts, stores, and plant operation; requisitions new parts and supplies as needed; keeps inventories and prepares time sheets and work reports; and communicates operational, staff, maintenance, and safety issues to the Chief Operator.
• Works with contracts.
• Assists with plant reports.
• Operates heavy equipment.
• Maintains chemicals and parts inventory.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or a G.E.D. equivalency diploma
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education may not be processed for consideration.)  

• Reasonable experience in the operation of a water or wastewater plant of the type to which assigned. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications required: Class “B” or higher operator’s certificate in the area of assignment as defined in FAC 62-602, “Water or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Water Distribution System Operators”.
• Licenses desired:  Class A Drinking Water Plant Operator License; BWWTP Operator License.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.
• NOTE:   Required certifications and licenses must be kept current during employment in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull weights of up to 50 pounds 
• Must be capable of climbing and descending stairways and ships ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet
• Must be physically fit and able to walk, stand, sit for prolonged periods of time on their shift 
• Must be capable of bending kneeling, squatting, crouching, climbing, reaching, twisting and making repetitive hand movements
• Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; and the ability to detect and differentiate colors
• Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction 
• Must be able to operate City assigned vehicles, golf carts and manual or power tools 
• Must be capable of exposure to the following conditions without stress: exposure to noise; exposure to unpleasant odors; exposure to chemicals / other environmental substances; exposure to working over, in and around water; ability to travel to different job sites within the City

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods of installing and repairing pumps, turbines, gauges of various sorts, and pipes related equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and theory of the plant to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the established routines and practices for operation of the equipment, related testing, and measuring devices in the plant to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the preventive maintenance practices applicable to equipment operated.
• Knowledge of desirable records maintenance practices applied to plant operation.
• Knowledge of the safety hazards and relevant precautions of the work.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to supervise the work of assigned personnel while participating in plant operations.
• Ability to maintain plant operations within narrowly established standards.
• Ability to recognize and remedy plant malfunctions.
• Ability to make minor repairs to electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to maintain detailed operating records.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring moderate physical exertion.
• Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle.  
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, other government agencies, other City departments, and the general public.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
GENERAL EMPLOYEE
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits:
• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:
• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:
Years of Creditable Service                Longevity Benefit*
10 Years                                                        2.5%
15 Years                                                        2.5%
20 Years                                                       5.0%
* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans’ Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:
Completed Months of Service           Total Hours Accrued Annually
Up to and including first 60 months                    96 hours/12 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months     136 hours/17 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months   176 hours/22 Days
Greater than 204 months                                      216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.


Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:
After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:
Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:
• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:
After one (1) year of full-time employment
• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:
We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):
• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs
o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired