Water Treatment Plant Operator - TRAINEE

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners•Winter Park, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a trainee level position, under immediate supervision that performs technical activities in the operation and maintenance of the County’s water treatment plants. The trainee is required to obtain a State of Florida "C" Level Water Treatment Plant Operator License within 15-months of hire. Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Additional compensation based on licensure.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license within 15-months of hire as issued by the State of Florida in compliance with Chapter 62-602 of the Florida Administrative Code and al revision thereof.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing and present oneself in a professional manner.
Must have the ability to follow and take oral and written instructions.
Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Ability for attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
Must have the ability to perform or learn basic mathematical equations in the performance of analysis and calculation of dosage.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical information, directives, manuals, memos, reports, and other work related materials.
Ability to write analysis sheets, reports, inventories, logbooks, work orders, and other work requests.
Must be available to work any hours or days as may be assigned.
Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure of a fast paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

SCADA software and GIS software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Participates in an on-the-job training program involving practical “hands-on” experience with plant operations under the supervision of a Certified Treatment Plant Operator or the Water Plant supervisor; the trainee will be required to read and comprehend a variety of technical laboratory, operations, and maintenance procedures.
Performs entry level work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.
Performing daily chemical analyses, in accordance with state mandated requirements and federal guidelines, for pH, fluoride, chlorine, color, turbidity, temperature, ozone, GAC (Granulated Activated Carbon), Ion-Exchange, chlorides, and other daily operational procedures, laboratory and field analyses, and routine calibrations and maintenance for optimal treatment process.
Participate in assigned treatment plant rounds including inspecting, monitoring, troubleshooting, performance testing and documenting plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation.
Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment, some ground maintenance, and maybe cross trained in basic pump and motor maintenance.
May be asked to work varying shifts, hours, and locations to become trained in all aspects of water plant operations.
Adheres to proper safety standards and procedures.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.