Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida.
• Must obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C License within two years.
• Knowledge of operating principles, processes, and theories applicable to water and wastewater treatment, equipment, and machinery.
• Knowledge of mechanical operations and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required of the work.
• Ability to accurately follow routine operation and recording procedures.
• Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to operate and monitor heavy and light equipment, pumps, motors, valves, and structures.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• To advance to Utility Plant Operator I, an employee must complete the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by DEP and obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C License.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and trains in the operation and maintenance of municipal water or wastewater treatment plant, and/or stormwater systems, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and quality standards.
• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant and facilities; inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions of equipment to supervisor; assists mechanics in major repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis to determine effectiveness of the treatment process and records results.
• Inspects, monitors, reads, and interprets recording charts, dials, and meters to determine flow and feed rate; enters data into computerized system.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Operates, cleans, and services pumps, hoses, and strainers; removes solids; lubricates and cleans machinery and equipment as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and daily logs.
• Performs routine building, lawn and landscape maintenance.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.