Water Operator

City of Deltona, FL • Deltona, FL

278d • $20 - $35

About The Position

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to collect and analyze water compliance samples according to state and federal laws. This job/class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Licensed Operators require one year of experience in water testing, operations, or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates gauges, meters and control panels.
• Controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process.
• Records meter and gauge headings.
• Monitors SCADA system and sends commands via radio signal to make adjustments at water plants.
• Operates and maintains valves, motors, pumps and engines either manually or by remote control.
• Cleans and maintains all aspects of the water treatment process, including the ground storage tanks, aerators, filters, pump, well and chemical rooms.
• Extracts samples and conducts routine laboratory tests; documents and certifies test results.
• Conducts change-out of chemical containers and associated equipment as needed.
• Checks chloramine residuals onsite and conducts analyzer comparisons with hand-held meters.
• Calibrates chlorine analyzers.
• Conducts scheduled plant inspections, certifying completion of such inspections in the facility check sheets and log books.
• Ensures that plant facilities and grounds are kept clean, neat and orderly.

Benefits

• Full City benefits include Florida Retirement System.
• Paid employee health/dental.
• Accrued vacation.
• Birthday day off.
• Sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED