Dual Licensed Operator New

Duties

• Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges, levels, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations.
• Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary.
• Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Read meters, collect and identify samples, test samples, and record all pertinent data for M.O.R. and D.M.R as required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Operates, maintains, and reports or repairs malfunctions at the water/wastewater treatment plant.
• Repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
• Assures that plant operates within required D.E.P. standards.
• Trains and maintains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
• Operates and maintains water and sewage pump stations; operates pumps and valves to control treatment process.
• Maintains the drawings and schematics of as-builts and other systems in the treatment plant.
• Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.
• Inspects mechanical failures and schedules work orders.
• May be required to work weekends, various shift work, or Holidays as necessary.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records including daily employee worksheets.
• Performs various grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Sign daily logbooks on assigned Treatment Plant Facilities.
• Ability to operate and cover more than one Treatment Plant on any given day.
• Ability to supervise and complete work assignments utilizing authorized Inmate labor.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimums

• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water and/or wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities.
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Skills in operation with basic tools and equipment. • Ability to perform process control calculations.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

How to apply

High school diploma or equivalent; possess a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class “C” dual license for both Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. A higher-class license will also be acceptable. Special Qualifications: Valid Florida Driver’s license, or ability to obtain one at time of employment. Certifications of dual Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.