Dual Licensed Operator

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners•DeSoto County, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems. The position works under the close supervision of a supervisor assigned by the Utilities Director. This is a disaster-essential position. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides qualifying veterans and spouses of veterans preference as provided by Florida law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class C dual license for both Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants; a higher-class license is also acceptable.
Valid Florida driver’s license, or ability to obtain one at the time of employment.
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in water and/or wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operations.
Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
Skill in operating 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.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment, gauges, levels, and charts at treatment plants and pump stations, and record operational data.
Maintain, operate, repair, and replace equipment as needed.
Chart laboratory test results for trend analysis; maintain accurate analysis and test records; evaluate data and prepare required reports.
Read meters, collect and identify samples, test samples, and record data for M.O.R. and D.M.R. in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants; report or repair malfunctions.
Repair gauges, pumps, filters, controls, and other equipment.
Perform quality-control tests on laboratory equipment and analyses; evaluate procedures and results for accuracy and determine appropriate methods.
Ensure plant operations meet required D.E.P. standards.
Train and maintain lesser-skilled operators in acceptable laboratory methods and procedures to ensure accurate test results.
Operate and maintain water and sewage pump stations, including operating pumps and valves to control treatment processes.
Maintain treatment-plant drawings, as-built plans, schematics, and other system documentation.
Monitor the performance of treatment-plant electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
Inspect mechanical failures and schedule work orders.
Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily employee worksheets, and sign daily logbooks for assigned treatment plant facilities.
Perform grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
Operate or provide coverage for more than one treatment plant on a given day.
Supervise and complete work assignments using authorized inmate labor.
Serve on employee or other committees as assigned.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls when required.
Work weekends, various shifts, or holidays as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.