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

City of Clearwater • Clearwater, FL

7d • $53,662 - $65,227 • Onsite

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. This position is open until filled.

Requirements

• A valid State driver's license is required.
• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in wastewater treatment technology, personnel supervision, bacteriology, microbiology, general science and chemistry (for Operator A)
• Five (5) years of experience working in a wastewater facility of the complexity and size of those operated by Public Utilities (for Operator A)
• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in wastewater plant operations and maintenance technology, bacteriology, general science and chemistry (for Operator B)
• Three (3) years of experience working in a wastewater facility (for Operator B)
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in bacteriology, general science, microbiology, chemistry and wastewater plant operations and maintenance (for Operator C)
• One (1) year of experience working in a wastewater treatment facility (for Operator C)
• Knowledge of principles of bacteriology, general science, microbiology, and chemistry
• Knowledge of mechanics of pumping systems and other wastewater plant machinery and basic maintenance
• Knowledge of common tools
• Knowledge of functions and mechanics of pumps and related equipment
• Knowledge of mechanics and mathematics
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance practices and methods
• Ability to distinguish colors easily
• Ability to read simple meters, gauges, and charts
• Ability to read and understand trends on the WWTP SCADA System
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply various regulations and codes
• Ability to apply mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to see numbers and demarcations on gauges or dials
• Ability to communicate courteously with other staff and the public

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience supervising wastewater plant operations personnel preferred (for Operator A)
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for all levels.

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; services, repairs, calibrates, regulates, fine-tunes, or tests equipment to ensure functionality; performs general administrative tasks and maintains various files.
• 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; uses control mechanisms or physical labor to operate machines or processes.
• Loads and unloads equipment, materials, and chemicals from trucks; performs general custodial duties on all plant facilities and grounds; operates various equipment to perform daily tasks.
• Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs; performs general housekeeping throughout the entire plant.
• Cleans, calibrates, adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems.
• Takes, gathers, and compiles wastewater and sludge samples for testing; works with skilled operators to perform wastewater operational tests.
• Assist in creating data reports and/or assist in preparing/submitting reports to FDEP and/or other appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers and provides positive public relations.
• Evaluates and reviews information to determine compliance with standards and regulations; uses relevant information to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, and standards; analyzes information and determines solutions.
• Documents and records various wastewater treatment plant activities; enters, transcribes, records, stores, and maintains information in written, electronic, or magnetic form.
• Monitors and operates Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Responds to phone calls and emails.
• Performs standby duty for after-hour responses; assists department in the event of an emergency and may be required to work odd or altered hours.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours to help complete work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• ENTRY SALARY Candidates with current Wastewater Plant Operator licenses are also eligible to be hired at the following rates: Wastewater Plant Operator "A" - $65,226.98 annually Wastewater Plant Operator "B" - $ 59,162.74 annually Wastewater Plant Operator "C" - $ 53,662.44 annually

What This Job Offers

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