Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III

City of Marco Island Florida•Marco Island FL 34145, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled to skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant. This role involves controlling the flow and processing of wastewater, monitoring plant functions through various systems, making necessary adjustments for compliance, and performing laboratory analysis. The position requires operating pumps, aerators, and digesters, performing maintenance on related equipment, and maintaining accurate logs and reports according to guidelines. The operator must ensure plant operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Depending on the level, training and instruction of other operators may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Supplemented by experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
Formal industry certification(s) as outlined below are required for each job level
Ability to work multiple shifts
Ability to embrace a team environment
Regular in office attendance is required
Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the state of Florida (for Plant Operator I)
Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the state of Florida (for Plant Operator II)
Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license issued by the state of Florida (for Plant Operator III)
Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) and applicable department and organization specific software
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
Basic to advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, policies, procedures and methods, depending on level of assignment
Basic to advanced knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and ability to learn and comprehend the system used by the City
Basic to advanced knowledge of occupational hazards, appropriate precautions, and methods of promoting safety among others, depending on level of assignment
Basic to advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices, depending on level of assignment
Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

May be required to have or obtain additional industry certification(s) based on the area of assignment
Ability to provide guidance and training to lower level employees, depending on area of assignment

Responsibilities

Participates and is responsible in the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and associated reuse system to control flow and processing of wastewater
Regularly monitors plant functions through reading gauges, graphs, meters, control panels, and the telemetric system and responsible for making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
Performs required laboratory analysis
Monitors gauges, meters and control panels; controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; adjusts chemicals as needed to meet federal, state and department parameters in an efficient manner; records meter and gauge readings
Operates pumps, aerators, and digesters in controlling treatment processes
Performs routine to complex maintenance work on related equipment and facilities, depending on level of assignment
Observes, participates in, and documents all process control laboratory tests and microscopic analysis in order to track the direction and condition of the biological treatment process
Maintains plant operations logs and worksheets in accordance with FDEP and Department guidelines
Compiles equipment readings and test results into hourly, daily, and monthly reports
Operates simple equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments
Operates and maintains facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Ensures that all areas are clean and free of anything that would constitute a safety hazard
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards
May train and instruct other plant operators in the efficient and safe use of tools and machines, proper operational work methods, and procedures and safety precautions, depending on level of assignment