Utility Plant Operator I (PCP)

City of Jacksonville Beach•Public Works Wastewater Treatment Facility, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs intermediate skilled and technical work in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants and related facilities. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Utility Plant Superintendent or Utility Plant Deputy Superintendent. Work may be specialized according to the assigned division. The position is part of the Qualification Advancement Program, requiring completion of minimum hours for licensure and obtaining a Water or Wastewater Class B License to advance to Utility Plant Operator II.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection
A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida
A 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.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required of the work.
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.

Nice To Haves

To advance to Utility Plant Operator II, an employee must complete the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by DEP and obtain a Water or Wastewater Class B License.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains municipal water or wastewater treatment plant, and/or stormwater systems, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and quality standards.
Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant and facilities.
Inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions of equipment 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.
Performs related tasks as required.