Wastewater Plant Operator I

Hernando County, Florida BOCC • Brooksville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Operator I performs technical work in operating and maintaining small to medium wastewater facilities. Must possess a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "C" operating license in wastewater treatment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• One (1) year of increasing responsible experience in the operation of and maintenance of wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Must possess a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "C" operating license in wastewater treatment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record as defined by current insurance carrier.
• Applicants must possess and attach a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License at the time of application.
• Knowledge of state and federal codes, rules and regulations pertaining to the safe and continuous operation and maintenance of wastewater systems and facilities.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, field tests and sample collection techniques for wastewater.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, vehicles, and mowing equipment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and correcting minor electrical and mechanical problems at wastewater facilities.
• Ability to operate and maintain wastewater facilities in accordance with all codes, rules and regulations, and accepted standards.
• Ability to collect wastewater samples and interpret results.
• Ability to prepare various operating and maintenance reports for regulatory agencies.
• Ability to plan and coordinate corrections, repairs and maintenance to wastewater facilities.
• Ability to find and correct or coordinate the correction of safety deficiencies.
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, and to make good judgmental decisions.
• Ability to interact with the public, consultants, and other staff members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process control problems and to take corrective action quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to be on call after hours, holidays and weekends and shift work as necessary and scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains and makes minor repairs to a variety of types of wastewater facilities and appurtenances.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly operating reports for timely submission to regulatory agencies.
• Collects various wastewater samples for laboratory testing and analyses; reviews and interprets results; makes modifications to treatment and other processes to comply with codes, rules and regulations.
• Immediately reports unusual increases or decreases in bacteria, chemicals or physical properties to the Chief Operator or Supervisor.
• Uses a variety of field test kits to conduct tests on wastewater (chlorine residual, pH, and process control).
• Maintains and updates safety and fire prevention equipment to ensure it is functional an operational.
• Maintains facilities, structures, buildings, and grounds to ensure they are in a proper state of repair, safe and well kept.
• Checks pumps, changes oil and greases pumps as required and necessary.
• Maintains records and charts for recording wastewater and process control data and to document the operations of equipment and systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on pumps, auxiliary engines, motors, buildings, and structures.
• Repairs minor breaks and damage to wastewater systems in order to minimize interruption of service; coordinates repair of large or time consuming breaks with other internal departments.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and problems with customers, the public and other staff members.
• Maintains, cleans, start up, shut down and run the dewatering equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications and minor repairs.
• Participates in major repairs to equipment.
• Maintains the correct application of chlorine for the properly disinfection wastewater in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to be on call after hours, shiftwork, holidays and weekends for work as necessary and scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance.
• Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.
• Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.

Benefits

• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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