Utility Plant Operator I

City Of Jacksonville Beach • Jacksonville Beach, FL

411d

About The Position

The Utility Plant Operator I position involves performing skilled and technical work in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and quality standards while operating and maintaining treatment facilities. The operator will work under the supervision of the Utility Plant Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent and may be assigned specialized tasks based on the division.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Florida.
• Water or Wastewater Class C License.
• Thorough knowledge of operating principles, processes, and theories applicable to water and wastewater treatment, equipment, and machinery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical operations and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Ability to accurately follow routine operating and recording procedures.
• Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to operate and monitor heavy and light equipment, pumps, motors, valves, and structures.
• Ability to instruct subordinate operators in plant operations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains municipal water or wastewater treatment plant and/or stormwater systems.
• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment, and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant.
• Inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assists mechanics in major repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis to determine effectiveness of the treatment process and records results.
• Inspects, monitors, reads, and interprets recording charts, dials, and meters to determine flow and feed rate; enters data into computerized system.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Operates, cleans, and services pumps, hoses, and strainers; removes solids; lubricates and cleans machinery and equipment as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and daily logs.
• May act as a lead worker providing guidance, direction, and training to plant operator trainees and unskilled and semi-skilled workers as assigned.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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