Water Plant Operator "A", "B", or "C" - Licensed

City of Clearwater, FL•Belleair, FL

61d•$53,662 - $65,227•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Water Plant Operator performs certified and skilled work in the operation of water treatment plants, off site wells or pumping. Makes adjustments to machinery, operating, controls, equipment, chemical dosing and related apparatus within established procedures and standards. 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: Performs skilled, professional, and certified work in the operation and functionality of water treatment plants, pumping, and the associated hazard and safety precautions; oversees operation and guard, monitors implementation of operational projects, and oversees the computerized management system. Makes daily operational checks on pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls; transfers hazardous chemicals, replaces sludge bags, and performs other various maintenance activities. Enforces loading and unloading procedures for chemicals and fuel; monitors fuel inventory and reports chemical spills; takes, gathers, and compiles water samples for chemical analysis; provides analysis of samples and application of findings. Performs maintenance, oversight, and care of water treatment equipment to preserve proper water pressures and levels; researches ways to improve workflow; assists in the review and development of agency plans and goals. Reads and records daily meter readings and changes necessary charts; monitors chemical and fuel inventory and orders products as needed; ensures completion of daily plant checks according to permit and FAC 62-550. Directs, assists, and participates in training of operators and trainees; provides cross training programs and verifies work done; determines ways to improve processes and procedures while enhancing and encouraging education and skill. Performs pre and post assessment of well mitigation activities; verifies and calibrates all process analyzers; takes water samples for various analysis; runs chlorine residual, pressure, and related tests; observes all safety policies and procedures. Provides customer service to customers with various water quality concerns or questions; accompanies FDEP regulators on Sanitary Survey Inspections. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A valid State driver's license is required.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "C" Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in water treatment technology, bacteriology and chemistry; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "B" Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate and three (3) years' experience in water treatment management; shall have completed specialized courses in water treatment technology; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "A" Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certification and five (5) years' experience in water treatment management; shall have completed specialized courses in water treatment technology; one (1) year experience in supervising water treatment plant personnel desired; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of - Operation, maintenance, repair, and general practices of water treatment pumping facilities and activities
Theories and methods of potable water treatment processes
Principles of bacteriology and chemistry
Common tools
Functions and mechanics of pumps and related equipment
State, Federal, and local laws and regulatory agencies
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
Working weekends and holidays
Operating industrial and personal computers with advanced proficiency
Understanding and interpreting complex policies, protocols, and procedures

Nice To Haves

one (1) year experience in supervising water treatment plant personnel desired

Responsibilities

Performs skilled, professional, and certified work in the operation and functionality of water treatment plants, pumping, and the associated hazard and safety precautions
Oversees operation and guard, monitors implementation of operational projects, and oversees the computerized management system.
Makes daily operational checks on pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls
Transfers hazardous chemicals, replaces sludge bags, and performs other various maintenance activities.
Enforces loading and unloading procedures for chemicals and fuel
Monitors fuel inventory and reports chemical spills
Takes, gathers, and compiles water samples for chemical analysis
Provides analysis of samples and application of findings.
Performs maintenance, oversight, and care of water treatment equipment to preserve proper water pressures and levels
Researches ways to improve workflow
Assists in the review and development of agency plans and goals.
Reads and records daily meter readings and changes necessary charts
Monitors chemical and fuel inventory and orders products as needed
Ensures completion of daily plant checks according to permit and FAC 62-550.
Directs, assists, and participates in training of operators and trainees
Provides cross training programs and verifies work done
Determines ways to improve processes and procedures while enhancing and encouraging education and skill.
Performs pre and post assessment of well mitigation activities
Verifies and calibrates all process analyzers
Takes water samples for various analysis
Runs chlorine residual, pressure, and related tests
Observes all safety policies and procedures.
Provides customer service to customers with various water quality concerns or questions
Accompanies FDEP regulators on Sanitary Survey Inspections.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.