Water Plant Operator A, B, C, or Trainee
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. Essential Functions include assisting in the operation of water treatment or water pollution control facilities, collecting and analyzing samples, testing and supervising the running of tests, calibrating and making minor repairs on equipment, calculating and manipulating chemical treatment of drinking water, analyzing and adjusting plant processes, performing routine and preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, maintaining biological balance processes, monitoring plant systems for problems, collecting samples and performing laboratory analysis, maintaining plant logs and records, supervising subordinate trainees and other personnel, assisting in training, checking records and reports, driving a vehicle, and answering public questions.
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, B, or C Water Operators Certification or in the process of obtaining.
- 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
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Depth Perception
- Distinguish colors
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
