Water Plant Operator II

Water Plant Operator II

Plant City, FL

PAY RATE: $24.31/HR.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of an assigned skilled certified operator. Work is performed as a Plant Operator in a drinking water, wastewater, reclaimed water treatment facilities, leading to both certifications by the State of Florida in water or wastewater treatment operations. Work is evaluated by inspection, review of reports, conferences, condition of facilities, adherence of standards, and efficiency of operations.  The work duties require shift work for continuous coverage of the water and wastewater treatment plants. Work is times include day, nights and weekend duty. On call coverage is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Controls water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, reclaimed water system pumps and equipment. Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves associated with the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
• Adjusts chemical feed pumps to ensure the specific amounts of chemicals are added for proper treatment and disinfection of the water.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs bar screens, tanks, weirs, piping, treatment machinery, and equipment. Handles Chemicals and materials properly.
• Collects water and wastewater, and reclaimed water samples. Drives a City vehicle.
• Assists in training of personnel.
• Monitors process control computers (SCADA and infield HMI) and adjusts valves, pumps and set points, to control flow rates and treatment processes.
• Monitors SCADA system to ensure satisfactory operation of the wastewater, and reclaimed water system, water production facilities, water distribution system, lift stations, industrial pre-treatment sites and any other facilities on the system.
• Maintains operational records. Records meter and gauge readings Enters log entries into various locations to Hach WIMS programs, and requires a basic level training in the program.
• Performs laboratory tests.
• Preforms mathematics and calculations.
• Performs grounds keeping, and housekeeping duties.
• Performs all duties required to operate the City’s wastewater treatment, reclaimed water system, drinking water treatment and distribution systems all in accordance with permit requirements and all local, state and federal regulations.
• Operates, repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand and power tools. Performs preventive maintenance to equipment.
• Answers phones and communicates with the public, and internal city customers, handles complaints and provides routine information to the public.
• Monitors radio communications, dispatches on call personnel, and assists field personnel when required.
• Monitors and controls access to facilities for security purposes.
• Maintains water quality in the distribution system and plants using the established flushing procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tools and their use.
• Some knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, and reclaimed water plant operations, policies, procedures, and methods.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and produce accurate work.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to obtain advanced licenses in water or wastewater treatment.
• Ability and aptitude to learn plant controls and laboratory procedures
• Ability and aptitude to learn good mechanical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations other employees and the public
• Good Computer Skills and ability to learn software, VT SCADA, WIMS, MS Office

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, that will meet the requirement of the FDEP operator certification program.
• One (1) year experience in water or wastewater plant operations or related field.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and good driving record.
• Must possess a FDEP Class “C” Wastewater Treatment operations license in plant operations or a Class “C” Water Treatment operations license in plant operations as issued by the State of Florida at the time of appointment. Must obtain Class “C” operations license in the opposite field within 5 years of employment. Leading to a Plant Operator III requirements. IND1