WW Treatment Plant 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 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 lesser skilled personal in all treatment plants operations including 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.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records including daily employee worksheets.
• Performs building and ground maintenance as assigned.
• 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.
• Participates in emergency response programs.
• Participates in scheduled on-call standby and after-hours programs as assigned.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimums

• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities.
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Skilled in operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform process control calculations.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work safely.
• Knowledge of safety and health precautions for handling Hazardous Chemicals and Fluids.
• Ability to give direction and train others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, and County officials.
• Ability to perform physical strenuous work in adverse weather environments.
• Ability to work emergency situations as required.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to use sound judgment in detecting and correcting unusual conditions or recommending repair scheduling.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the workplace.

How to apply

High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years’ experience operating a Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility. Special Qualifications: Must currently possess a State of Florida Driver’s License or be willing to obtain one within three (3) calendar months of County employment. Must currently possess a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class “C” Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.