Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A

City of Punta Gorda • Punta Gorda, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A skilled and licensed technical position responsible for the proper plant operation and monitoring of the treatment process of a Waste Water Treatment Plant. This role involves monitoring the treatment process through visual inspection and laboratory testing, adjusting chemicals to meet treatment guidelines, and maintaining operational logs. The operator is responsible for recording test results and data for supervisor review and state monthly reports. Additionally, they monitor plant equipment, maintain system pressure, coordinate after-hours emergency call-outs, and perform maintenance and custodial duties. This position may also involve overseeing Operator Trainees and Utility Maintenance Workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• At least two years’ experience working in Waste Water Treatment Plant operations.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Must hold a valid Florida Class "A" Waste Water Operator License.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of waste water treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of operating principles of plant equipment such as valves, pumps and motors.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting waste water plant equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of standard principles of the natural sciences including chemistry and biology.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and health standards for waste water.
• Knowledge of operational and safety regulations pertaining to waste water treatment plant operations and vehicle and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of water treatment chemicals used within the plant and their safe use and application.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to waste water treatment.
• Able to operate and monitor waste water treatment plant equipment.
• Able to read, interpret and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to waste water treatment plant operations.
• Able to take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Able to diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action.
• Able to make independent technical decisions to maintain proper treatment process.
• Able to maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports.
• Able to perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices.
• Able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Able to schedule maintenance and repair of waste water treatment plants.
• Able to logically solve problems.
• Able to participate in and complete safety training courses including CPR and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) training.
• Able to operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Able to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to exercise direct supervisory authority over Operator Trainee(s) and/or Utility Maintenance Worker(s) assigned to the shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the treatment process by visual and lab testing as per operations guidelines.
• Adjust chemicals of the treatment process to adhere to treatment guidelines.
• Maintain proper and adequate operations log.
• Record test results and all other required data required by the supervisor used for state monthly reports.
• Monitor the operation of plant equipment, i.e. chemical pumps, high service pumps, sludge pumps, for proper operations.
• Maintain and monitor adequate system pressure through surveillance of control board.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency call-out as per procedures.
• Perform maintenance/custodial duties as required each shift at the main plant and remote sites.
• May be required to oversee the activities of the Operator Trainees and/or Utility Maintenance Workers on their assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

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