Wastewater Plant Operator - Class C

City of Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems. Works under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator and/or the Wastewater Division Manager.

Requirements

Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Must possess a State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License – Class C
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL B).
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field
One (1) year of experience in a wastewater utility
Any equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed acceptable.

Nice To Haves

two year college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and adjusts the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the wastewater treatment plant; records statistical data concerning plant operations.
Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary.
Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analysis and test results.
Evaluates data and writes reports as required.
Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant.
Repairs gages, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
Collects all samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements.
Gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency as required.
Monitors water quality and checks turbidity, chlorine and fluoride levels.
Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
Assures that plant operates within required standards and all routine equipment adjustments as necessary.
Trains (as needed) lesser skilled wastewater treatment plant operators for plant operational procedures, sampling and maintenance operations.
Calibrates, modifies or repairs all instrumentation and control equipment including but not limited to chart recorders, chlorination equipment, high service pumps, well pumps, SCADA controls, ground storage tanks, elevated storage tanks, buildings and structures.