What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator "C" position at City of Apopka?
General Description
This is technical work involving the operation of water plants. Work requires considerable technical knowledge and the used of independent judgment in the safe and efficient operation of the water pumping and treatment system. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Resources Operations Manager and is reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved.
Essential Job Functions
The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.
JOB LOCATION
All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.
Additional Position Information
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.
ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.
This is technical work involving the operation of water plants. Work requires considerable technical knowledge and the used of independent judgment in the safe and efficient operation of the water pumping and treatment system. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Resources Operations Manager and is reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved.
Essential Job Functions
The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Maintenance and ground keeping of all water plants. Perform routine maintenance on all water plant equipment.
- Supervises and participates in the inspection, adjustment and repairs of treatment plant equipment, such as chlorinators, lime slakers, flocculators, digesters, sludge collectors, filters aerators, chemical feeders, vacuum filters, pumps, valves, screens and related equipment.
- Takes samples and delivers them to reviewing agencies as required.
- Enforces safety standards and regulations. Maintains plant records, compiles and submits operation reports for submittal to local, state and federal agencies.
- Work includes some public contact at times, involving complaint situations which the employee must meet with patience and tact.
- Check water plant on weekends.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees. May be required to be responsible for limited supervision of trainees.
- Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.
- An Ability to perform heavy manual labor; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports of plant operations.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work environment.
- Knowledge of procedures, methods, and plant operations of water plants.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of math and chemistry.
- Graduation from high school, vocational school, or recognized equivalent certification.
- Possession of a current Florida Class C Water Certification.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.
JOB LOCATION
All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.
Additional Position Information
- Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, walking, bending, working on a computer, digging, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs., and lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Environmental Conditions: Exposure to extreme weather/temperatures, strong odors, smoke/dust/pollen, humidity, animals, electrical currents, bright/dim lights, noise extremes, vibrations, machinery, and traffic hazards.
- Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sound, color, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.
ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.