Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator "A", "B", or "C"

City of Clearwater, FL • Belleair, FL

68d • $53,662 - $65,226

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator C performs skilled, manual labor in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, sludge handling facility, reclaim system and surrounding grounds during assigned shifts. Provides oversight to trainees with extensive hands-on operations of various biological and chemical processes.

Requirements

• A valid State driver's license is required.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class 'C' Wastewater Plant Operator License.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in bacteriology, general science, microbiology, chemistry and wastewater plant operations and maintenance.
• One (1) year of experience working in a wastewater treatment facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising wastewater plant operations personnel preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of bacteriology, general science, microbiology, and chemistry.
• Skill in distinguishing colors easily.
• Ability to communicate courteously with other staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Services, maintains, repairs, and monitors wastewater treatment plant and all equipment and general operations.
• Monitors processes, materials, and surroundings; reviews information from process testing, events, observations, SCADA System, alarms, the surrounding environment and other sources to detect and assess wastewater plant operating and maintenance problems.
• Makes daily operational checks, monitors meters, dials, and gauges, and records data on reports as requested.
• Cleans and paints pumps, motors, tanks, and other plant equipment.
• Operates pumps, valves, and gates to transfer wastewater or sludge to and from various tanks.
• Performs and provides various mechanical repairs.
• Works with plant operators trainees in their daily tasks to educate them and ensure the quality of the daily tasks undertaken.
• Loads and unloads equipment, materials, and chemicals from trucks.
• Performs general custodial duties on all plant facilities and grounds.
• Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs.
• Cleans, calibrates, adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems.
• Takes, gathers, and compiles wastewater and sludge samples for testing.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers and provides positive public relations.
• Evaluates and reviews information to determine compliance with standards and regulations.
• Documents and records various wastewater treatment plant activities.
• Monitors and operates Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Responds to phone calls and emails.
• Performs standby duty for after-hour responses.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours.

Benefits

• Wastewater Plant Operator 'A' - $65,226.98 annually
• Wastewater Plant Operator 'B' - $59,162.40 annually
• Wastewater Plant Operator 'C' - $53,662.44 annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees