Wastewater Plant Operator

Cape Canaveral • Cape Canaveral, FL

8d • $21 - $41

About The Position

SUMMARY – Under close supervision trains to operate wastewater (WW) treatment, sludge press operation and reclaimed water field site inspection of the City’s reclaimed water system as required be Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Due to the nature of the work, appropriate safety footwear must be worn at all times in designated areas. The City provides reimbursement for approved safety shoes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operates, monitors, installs, performs preventative maintenance/repair activities and keeps records related to machinery, equipment, and facilities at the City’s WWTP, lift stations, sanitary sewer piping system and reclaimed water distribution system including, but not limited to: electrical and hydraulic systems, pumps, controls, sludge-belt-press; chlorination equipment, reclaimed water distribution and sewer collection pipelines; manholes and street excavations.
Performs reclaimed water field site inspection for the City’s reclaimed water distribution system (i.e., boxes, connections, etc.) in accordance with FDEP requirements
Informs new and existing City customers of rules and requirement of reclaimed water use.
Operates equipment utilized in the Department including, but not limited to: backhoes, bobcats, boom truck, front end loader, sewer pressure cleaner, pipeline television equipment and sludge-press.
Provides technical assistance in troubleshooting operational problems associated with the utility system.
Maintains/cleans work area, tools, machinery, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
Under the guidance of the WW Plant/Lab Manager, participates in WW Plant Operator continuing education requirements to include completing coursework and attending certification workshops.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process control needs.
Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of sewage through filtering, settling, aeration and sludge digestion processes.
Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
Collects sewage samples and conducts routine laboratory tests.
Performs general maintenance work on plant and collection system components.
Maintains a strong commitment to City of Cape Canaveral Organizational Values:
Organizational Values
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Operator C: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
• Operator B: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
• Operator A: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation and mechanical repair work.
• Operator C: Possess and maintain a Class "C" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Operator B: Possess and maintain a Class "B" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Operator A: Possess and maintain a Class "A" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, PH meters, color meters, centrifuges, CL analyzers, turbidity meters, gas detectors, composite samplers, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires frequent reaching, kneeling, lifting and climbing.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, manuals, blueprints, charts, graphs, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare various reports, work sheets, work orders, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply theories of algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as meters and general maintenance tools.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressions or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.
• Has general knowledge of the processes involved in water and/or wastewater treatment and maintaining related equipment.
• Has working knowledge of applicable state and local laws, ordinances and/or other regulations related to water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Ability to recognize breakdowns in treatment plant equipment and irregularities in meter/gauge readings and test results.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to make proper judgment to control processes for optimum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to make decisions within departmental policies and occasionally in the absence of stated procedures.
• Ability to assist and advise operator trainees and other less experienced plant operators.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
• Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
• Experience in mechanical repair work.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, installs, performs preventative maintenance/repair activities and keeps records related to machinery, equipment, and facilities at the City’s WWTP, lift stations, sanitary sewer piping system and reclaimed water distribution system including, but not limited to: electrical and hydraulic systems, pumps, controls, sludge-belt-press; chlorination equipment, reclaimed water distribution and sewer collection pipelines; manholes and street excavations.
• Performs reclaimed water field site inspection for the City’s reclaimed water distribution system (i.e., boxes, connections, etc.) in accordance with FDEP requirements
• Informs new and existing City customers of rules and requirement of reclaimed water use.
• Operates equipment utilized in the Department including, but not limited to: backhoes, bobcats, boom truck, front end loader, sewer pressure cleaner, pipeline television equipment and sludge-press.
• Provides technical assistance in troubleshooting operational problems associated with the utility system.
• Maintains/cleans work area, tools, machinery, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Under the guidance of the WW Plant/Lab Manager, participates in WW Plant Operator continuing education requirements to include completing coursework and attending certification workshops.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process control needs.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of sewage through filtering, settling, aeration and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples and conducts routine laboratory tests.
• Performs general maintenance work on plant and collection system components.
• Maintains a strong commitment to City of Cape Canaveral Organizational Values:
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• The City provides reimbursement for approved safety shoes.
• The City provides annual reimbursement the purchase of City-approved safety footwear, in accordance with applicable policies.
• the City offers reimbursement for safety shoes per current policy.

What This Job Offers

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