Water Quality Specialist - All Levels

Toho Water Authority•Kissimmee, FL

10d

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Water Quality Specialist performs work supporting Toho Water Authority’s Water Quality Crew and water resources systems. The position works with operators and technicians to ensure valves, water-quality management equipment, and firefighting tools function correctly, and uses these tools to troubleshoot and resolve water-quality problems. The position reports to the Water Quality Foreman. At Level I, the role includes manual and machine-assisted valve operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting; operating and maintaining autoflushers, hydrants, and other water-quality tools; maintaining and repairing fire hydrants; and responding to customer water-quality concerns. At Level II, the role additionally performs planned unidirectional flushing to maintain and improve water quality. Progression to Senior Water Quality Specialist is evaluated based on qualifications and years of experience. The work also involves using hand and power tools and equipment, transporting materials and supplies, cleaning tools and equipment, inspecting vehicles before trips, performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and following safety practices and wearing protective gear. The job includes outdoor work in varied and sometimes rugged conditions, as well as some indoor work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED issued by an approved GED Administrator.
At least one year of relevant experience for Water Quality Specialist I.
At least two years of relevant experience for Water Quality Specialist II.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the Water Quality skill set.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B driver's license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsements.
Read and interpret property layouts and street maps in GIS.
Collect samples properly and complete Chain of Custody forms.
Have working knowledge of flushing mains and service lines.
Program autoflushers.
Install and program pressure recorders.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and machine-assisted valve operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Operate and maintain autoflushers, hydrants, and other water-quality management tools.
Use water-quality tools and technologies to help ensure water is safe, reliable, and acceptable to customers.
Perform planned unidirectional flushing to maintain and improve water quality (Level II).
Perform manual and semi-skilled labor and operate equipment to maintain and repair fire hydrants.
Respond to and assist in resolving customer water-quality concerns.
Use hand and power tools and equipment, including air compressors, saws, pipe wrenches, cutters, shovels, drills, lawn equipment, axes, and a forklift.
Pick up and transport materials, tools, and supplies.
Clean equipment and tools.
Conduct vehicle pre-trip inspections and record findings.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Notify the supervisor of needed replacements and repairs.
Follow safety practices and wear protective gear.
Perform other duties as assigned.