Water Plant Operator A, B, C, or Trainee

Lake City, City of•Lake City, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires technical work in the operation and maintenance of a Treatment Plant. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Operator. The role involves assisting in the operation of water treatment or water pollution control facilities, including collecting and analyzing samples, testing, and supervising tests. Responsibilities include calibrating and making minor repairs on equipment, calculating and manipulating chemical treatments for water safety, analyzing and adjusting plant processes, and performing routine and preventive maintenance. The operator will maintain biological balance for quality effluent, monitor plant systems for problems, correct malfunctions, and perform laboratory analysis. Maintaining accurate plant logs and water analysis records, supervising subordinate trainees and personnel, assisting in training, checking records and reports, driving a vehicle, and answering public inquiries are also key duties.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED)
Three (3) years experience in the operation and maintenance of treatment plants.
Must possess a State of Florida Class “A” Water Operators Certification.
Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of the treatment plant operations, policies, procedures and methods
Ability to make and maintain records and reports.
Ability to organize, establish priorities, supervise technical employees and to assure high quality operations at all times
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to supervise the work of subordinates
Good mechanical skills
Uses computers for data entry.
Uses computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
Uses or repairs small/light equipment, such as power tools.
Uses or repairs medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers.
All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriate groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional image when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters and in accordance with policies; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation of water treatment or water pollution control facilities and maintenance thereof including collecting and analyzing samples, testing and supervising the running of tests.
Calibrates and makes minor repairs on equipment as needed.
Calculates and manipulates the chemical treatment of the drinking water to ensure its safety to the customer.
Analyzes and adjusts individual plant processes including chemical changes and water flow.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, gauges, pumps, etc.
Maintains proper biological balance processes for quality effluent.
Monitors all plant systems for problems, reads charts, meters, and gauges. Helps to correct malfunctions.
Collects samples and performs routine laboratory analysis.
Maintains legally accurate plant logs, water analysis records, and other computer data.
Supervises subordinate trainees and other personnel.
Assists in the training of personnel.
Checks records and reports.
Drives a vehicle.
Answers questions from the public.