Drinking Water Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III

City of Marco Island Florida•Marco Island FL 34145, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled to skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant. Trainees must obtain a State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator "C" license within two years from the date of hire via a self-directed course of study and required testing to obtain State Certification. Applicants that currently hold a State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator license will have preference in hiring for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Formal industry certification(s) as outlined below are required for each job level.
Ability to work multiple shifts and embrace a team environment.
Regular in office attendance is required.
Plant Operator I (Class C) - This is a technical level classification that performs skilled tasks and duties. Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess Class" C" Water Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the State of Florida.
Plant Operator II (Class B) - This is a journey level classification that performs skilled tasks and duties. Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess Florida Class" B" Water Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the State of Florida.
Plant Operator III (Class A) - This is a senior level classification that performs highly skilled tasks and duties. Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess Florida Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the state of Florida.
Basic to advanced knowledge of water treatment plant operations, policies, procedures and methods, depending on level of assignment
Basic to advanced knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and ability to learn and comprehend the system used by the City
Basic to advanced knowledge of occupational hazards, appropriate precautions, and methods of promoting safety among others, depending on level of assignment
Basic to advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices, depending on level of assignment
Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction
Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) and applicable department and organization specific software
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to provide guidance and training to lower level employees, depending on area of assignment
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
Tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds).
Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.
Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Nice To Haves

Applicants that currently hold a State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator license will have preference in hiring for this position.
May be required to have or obtain additional industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Participates in and is responsible for the operation of water treatment processes to control flow and processing of water; regularly monitors plant functions through reading gauges, graphs, meters, control panels, and the telemetric system; makes necessary adjustments to ensure compliance; performs required laboratory analysis
Monitors gauges, meters and control panels; controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; adjusts chemicals as need to meet federal, state and department parameters in an efficient manner; records meter and gauge readings
Operates pumps, aerators, and digesters in controlling treatment processes; performs routine to complex maintenance work on related equipment and facilities, depending on level of assignment
Observes, participates in, and documents all process control laboratory tests and microscopic analysis in order to track the direction and condition of the biological treatment process
Maintains plant operation logs and worksheets in accordance with FDEP and department guidelines; compiles equipment reading and test results into hourly, daily and monthly reports
Operates simple equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments
Operates and maintains facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Ensures that all areas are clean and free of anything that would constitute a safety hazard
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards
May train and instruct other plant operators in the efficient and safe use of tools and machines, proper operational work methods, and procedures and safety precautions, depending on level of assignment