Water Plant Operator Trainee

City of Clearwater, FL•Belleair, FL

59d•$42,046

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Water Plant Operator Trainee receives orientation and training for the Public Utilities plant processes and operations. Performs general operations as skills are acquired and assists more experience operators throughout the training process. Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in extensive training and education regarding the water plant and all equipment and general operations; works under direct supervision and acquires skills through on the job training. Makes daily operational checks on pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls; transfers hazardous chemicals, replaces sludge bags, and performs other various maintenance activities. Assists in operating and maintaining water treatment equipment to preserve proper water pressures and levels; works with more experienced plant operators in their daily tasks for training and to gain necessary skills. Reads and records daily meter readings and changes necessary charts; assists and supports other experienced workers and applies skills learned. Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs. Takes, gathers, and compiles water samples for chemical analysis; supports and assists other operators in the analysis of samples and application of findings. Assists in the maintenance and repair of pumps, meters, and related equipment; checks water quality complaints. Performs and provides stand-by duty for after-hour responses; performs lab tests on multiple lab instruments to meet D.E.P. standards; monitors SCADA programs for correct plant operations. May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours to help complete work. Provides customer service to customers with various water quality concerns or questions; accompanies FDEP regulators on Sanitary Survey Inspections. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A valid State driver's license is required.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Class "C" Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation within two-years of hire date.
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D Certificate; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of - Principles of bacteriology and chemistry
Common tools
Functions and mechanics of pumps and related equipment
Mechanics and mathematics
Equipment maintenance practices and methods
Skill in - Distinguishing colors easily
Reading simple meters and charts
Learning, interpreting and applying various regulations and codes
Applying mechanical and mathematical aptitude
Seeing numbers and demarcations on gauges or dials
Operating industrial and personal computers with general proficiency
Understanding and interpreting complex policies, protocols, and procedures

Responsibilities

Participates in extensive training and education regarding the water plant and all equipment and general operations
Makes daily operational checks on pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls
Assists in operating and maintaining water treatment equipment to preserve proper water pressures and levels
Reads and records daily meter readings and changes necessary charts
Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs
Takes, gathers, and compiles water samples for chemical analysis
Assists in the maintenance and repair of pumps, meters, and related equipment
Performs and provides stand-by duty for after-hour responses
Performs lab tests on multiple lab instruments to meet D.E.P. standards
Monitors SCADA programs for correct plant operations
Provides customer service to customers with various water quality concerns or questions
Accompanies FDEP regulators on Sanitary Survey Inspections
Performs other duties as assigned