Treatment Plant Opererator - Water Treatment Plant/Verna Wellfield

City of Sarasota • Springfield, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To be responsible for the performance of on-site water or wastewater treatment plant operation on shift assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of college with major course work in chemistry, biology, or environmental sciences.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation of a unit of a large water/wastewater treatment plant.
• Must possess a Class "B" Florida Operator's Certificate, however will consider a licensed operator or a qualified apprentice.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
• Working knowledge of machines, equipment, materials and operating procedures of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• Working knowledge of the safety factors involved in handling water/sewage plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers, radio telemetry and SCADA systems.
• Ability to conduct laboratory tests, make accurate readings and keep routine records.
• Ability to understand and carry out complicated written and oral work orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the general public.
• Ability to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays and be on call.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
• Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative.
• Limited supervision of Apprentice Plant Operators, as assigned.
• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching.
• Worker is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• Visual acuity is required to operate plant equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Worker is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.
• Extensive contact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates or checks the operation of all plant equipment (i.e., pumps, valves, electric motors, filters, large stationary engines, etc.) at a main water/sewage treatment plant.
• Routes flow of water/sewage fluids and gases.
• Regulates and helps maintain records of flow, tank level, chemical feed rates, etc., between various stages of treatment.
• Reads meters and gauges.
• Performs tests of water including pH, chlorine, residual, conductivity, turbidity, etc.
• Conducts standardized tests.
• Maintains operating logs at all plants/stations.
• Cleans, oils, and performs minor preventive maintenance on pumps, motors and similar equipment.
• Keeps plant facilities clean and orderly.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• May request assistance relative to skilled labor and clerical work which may be incidental to plant maintenance/operation.
• Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Benefits

• The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021.
• To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree