Water Treatment Plant Operator B or A

City of Dania Beach•Dania Beach, FL

About The Position

The City of Dania Beach is seeking a Water Plant Operator to join its Public Services Team. The role performs specialized, skilled work in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant, its facilities, equipment, and grounds on an assigned shift. Operators are expected to use independent judgment and initiative to resolve routine operating and maintenance problems. The position works the third shift, Saturday through Wednesday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience may substitute for education on a year-by-year basis.
Minimum of three years of water plant experience.
Class “B” certification in water treatment issued by the State of Florida.
Valid driver’s license and an overall good driving record.
If holding an out-of-state driver’s license, ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work the third shift, Saturday through Wednesday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Nice To Haves

Five years of water plant experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor meters, dials, and gauges, and record data in reports or a computer.
Operate pumps, valves, and gates to transfer water between treatment units.
Clean, paint, and service pumps, motors, tanks, and other plant equipment as needed.
Perform basic water plant operational control tests and record results.
Safely install and remove chlorine containers.
Inspect odor-control chemical feed equipment for proper operation.
Collect water samples for testing.
Adjust plant processes within established policy.
Perform custodial duties on plant grounds and in buildings.
Supervise operator-trainees and “C” level operators on shift.
Perform related duties as directed when they are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.