Treatment Plant Operator I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d

About The Position

Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility safely and effectively while maintaining facility discharge compliance. The role includes operating facility systems, monitoring and analyzing instrumentation and laboratory data, adjusting processes, performing system checks and calibrations, and maintaining operational records. The operator also performs routine cleaning and painting, operates and maintains sludge de-watering equipment, and helps maintain plant operations and security during weekends, holidays, after normal working hours, and emergencies. The position includes routinely driving a UF vehicle and providing tours to the public, students, and faculty. Preventive and repair maintenance on assigned equipment is performed with assistance from and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel. The position requires a post-offer health assessment, criminal background check, and proof of a State of Florida Class E operator’s license. Normal schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, though a four-day shift rotation and/or five-day schedule may be used; on-call work may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience; appropriate vocational or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current Class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with the cited Florida statutes and regulation.
• Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator’s license.
• Ability to operate a water and/or wastewater plant, interpret process-control test results and adjust processes accordingly, maintain proper log sheets, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.
• Completion of a post-offer health assessment and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic mechanical skills, water and wastewater treatment processes, computer use, and safety rules.
• Skill in mechanics, water and wastewater treatment processes, preventive maintenance, and computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility safely and effectively while maintaining facility discharge compliance.
• Record required instrumentation readings, review data, and take corrective action based on analysis.
• Collect and analyze required laboratory samples and take corrective action based on results.
• Monitor facility system status and change processes from automatic to manual operation as necessary.
• Perform required system checkout procedures and calibrations, and adjust equipment as required.
• Maintain records including data entry, logbooks, checklists, laboratory sheets, and calibration sheets.
• Perform routine cleaning and painting of facility systems, including buildings, tanks, equipment, and flumes.
• Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment.
• Maintain plant operation and security status on weekends, holidays, after normal working hours, and during emergencies as required.
• Routinely drive a UF vehicle.
• Provide tours to the public, students, and faculty.
• Perform preventive and/or repair maintenance on assigned equipment in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.
• Communicate with preceding and following shift workers.
• Work on call as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED