Treatment Plant Operator - Water Resources and Utilities

County of Volusia•Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Treatment Plant Operator for its Water Resources & Utilities Division. This position performs skilled work operating and monitoring a water and/or wastewater treatment plant. A Trainee works under the direction of a Class “C” Operator while completing the requirements for Class “C” certification. Water treatment work includes operating equipment to purify and clarify drinking water, ensuring regulatory compliance, completing Monthly Operating Reports, controlling water flows and chemical dosing, monitoring and adjusting plant controls, cleaning tanks, maintaining equipment and distribution systems, testing water samples, and recording data. Wastewater treatment work includes operating sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment; ensuring regulatory compliance; completing Discharge Monitoring Reports; regulating sewage and reclaimed-water flow; interpreting operating readings and test results; and operating pumps, engines, and generators during treatment processes.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
All certifications must be current.
Level I (Trainee): Does not have one year of experience and is enrolled in a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)-approved course preparing for the Class “C” state examination.
Level II: FDEP-issued Class “C” Operator Certification in water or wastewater.
Level III: FDEP-issued Class “C” Operator Certification in both water and wastewater, or Class “B” or “A” Operator Certification in water or wastewater.
Level IV: Dual FDEP certification in water and wastewater, with at least one certification at Class “B” or higher.
Knowledge of modern water and wastewater treatment methods, practices, and operating procedures.
Knowledge of plant equipment functions and mechanics, and ability to understand electrical functions related to plant operation.
Ability to inspect equipment and detect operational flaws or defects.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to take accurate readings, maintain routine records, and prepare schedules and reports.
Ability to interact effectively with others and work under stressful conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend technical regulations, procedures, and safety materials; perform basic and shop mathematics; write clearly; and communicate technical information to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.
Attend work regularly and consistently, respond to emergency situations, follow applicable federal, state, county, and local ordinances, and perform other duties as assigned.
Operate water treatment equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Complete Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) in a timely manner.
Operate and control motors, pumps, and valves regulating raw-water flow into treatment plants.
Adjust equipment that doses chemicals to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
Monitor panel boards and adjust controls for flow rates, head pressure, water elevation, and distribution.
Clean tanks; repair and lubricate machinery and equipment; and repair, maintain, and install distribution lines and transmission systems.
Test water samples and record data.
Operate sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment to control sewage flow and processing.
Complete Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) in a timely manner.
Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or remotely to regulate sewage and/or reclaimed-water flow.
Observe operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
Oversee Treatment Plant Operator I trainees.