Plant Operator II - Water/Wastewater

Town of Davie, FL • Davie, FL

81d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the operation of a water or sewer treatment plant on an assigned shift. Is responsible for performing plant operation and maintenance duties in a responsible and professional manner consistent with standard operating practices in order to meet State and Federal standards and rules to protect the public health and environment. Reports to Superintendent of Operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical machinery similar to that in a water and sewer treatment plant.
• Possession of a Class 'B' water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application.
• May be required to possess a valid Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Inspects plant equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly.
• Takes samples of water or sewage at various stages of the treatment process.
• Performs routine laboratory analyses to determine effectiveness of treatment procedures and records results.
• Adjusts treatment plant equipment based on sample results.
• Inspects recording charts and meters, and makes adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions.
• Services a variety of plant equipment and machinery; cleans and paints equipment.
• Assists mechanics in major repairs and in installation work.
• Performs general building maintenance and custodial work at plant.
• Instructs new operators in plant procedures and operations.
• Keeps records and prepares periodic summary reports of operations.
• Performs physical and chemical tests on water and sewage.
• Cleans and maintains bar screens.
• Maintains sufficient supplies of chemicals.
• Monitors control panel charts and pressure gauges.
• Answers emergency phone calls and dispatches proper personnel.
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment used in the sewage treatment process.
• Assigns daily laboratory, sampling, and maintenance requirements to shift operators.
• Reports any serious plant breakdown or condition causing inefficient or unsafe treatment plant operation.
• Maintains an operation and maintenance log for the treatment plants.
• Submits complete, accurate reports relative to treatment plant operation, sampling and laboratory analysis.

Benefits

• Incentive: $100/pay period.
• $1000 - paid out in June 2025 (prorated based on hire date).
• Health Insurance: 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Holidays - 13 days per year.
• Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period.
• Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
• Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation.
• Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
• Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees