UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR II

Palm Beach County, FL • Palm Beach, FL

27d

About The Position

Responsible for skilled work in the operation and maintenance of one or more wastewater treatment plants. Monitors the biological process to ensure that the plant is in permit compliance with state and federal regulatory agency discharge requirements. Verifies operational targets and settings, calibrates meters, and verifies equipment and process control targets are within specified ranges. Performs laboratory tests and biological analyses on influent, effluent, and mixed liquor; records results; oversees the duties of Operators on a specific shift and ensures that overall plant process targets and utility goals and objectives are being met. May coordinate and facilitate training and prepare operating reports as directed. This position may have lead operator responsibilities on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures. Duties require the exercise of independent judgement. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Water/Wastewater Plant Operator or Superintendent, who reviews work for conformance with established standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator.
• Must possess a valid Florida (FL) Class B Wastewater Plant Operators License at time of application (Copy of License must be uploaded to online application by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
• Respiratory screen/chest x-ray and Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in/with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
• Using Hach Water Information Management Solution (WIMS), Maximo, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Training as a Class C or Apprentice Operator
• Knowledge of sludge processing equipment such as a belt press, sludge thickener, air lift pumps, or chemical feed systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the biological process to ensure that the plant is in permit compliance with state and federal regulatory agency discharge requirements.
• Verifies operational targets and settings
• Calibrates meters
• Verifies equipment and process control targets are within specified ranges.
• Performs laboratory tests and biological analyses on influent, effluent, and mixed liquor
• Records results
• Oversees the duties of Operators on a specific shift and ensures that overall plant process targets and utility goals and objectives are being met.
• May coordinate and facilitate training and prepare operating reports as directed.
• May have lead operator responsibilities on an assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees