Lead Treatment Plant Operator

The Lead Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for performance of on-site water/wastewater treatment plant operation and for the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall treatment plant operation.  Supervises certified plant operators in the daily operation of the treatment facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager or designee.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the operations for the water/wastewater treatment facility.
2. Develops daily, monthly and yearly reports on the operation of the facilities and chemicals used in the purification process.
3. Maintains the treatment systems operations, maintenance and administrative records.
4. Selects personnel, establishes various training programs, and participates in the training and development of plant employees.
5. Assigns, supervises, and evaluates work performance of employees.
6. Ensures employee compliance to plant safety practices.
7. Prepares work schedules for subordinates to ensure all assigned tasks are completed and maintains personnel time sheets.
8. Maintains inventory control and requisitions necessary supplies and equipment.
9. Assists in preparation of budget for sufficient funds to operate and maintain the treatment facility effectively and monitors expenditures.
10. Analyzes operational data to determine changes and improvements required to accomplish the objective of the facility more effectively.
11. Maintains efficient plant operations and maintenance.
12. Completes operational status reports used for permit compliance.
13. Identifies maintenance needs and makes recommendations.
14. Performs preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
15. Responsible for overseeing the apprentice training program.
16. Considerable public contact with private vendors/suppliers and local and state regulatory agency inspectors.
17. The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
18. Coordinates work with other divisions and departments. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
19.  Attends meeting and training sessions to keep current with plant operations and advancements in the water and wastewater field.
20. Tasks are performed on an assigned shift, normally a rotating shift which will change quarterly.  The facility has to be manned 24-hours per day, there are three 8-hour shifts, (7:00 am to 3:30pm, 3:00pm to 11:00pm and 11:00pm to 7:00am).  Evening and night shift operators work alone and are required to have radio contact with the emergency dispatcher in the Electric Department. The duties assigned per shift are included in the standard operating procedures manual.  Lab tests that are run per shift and other operating assignments are identified in this book and must be followed.
21. Plant operators perform direct customer service.  Must possess excellent telephone manners to resolve an odor complaint or other customer service concerns.  Communicates clearly and courteously to assist others.
22. Performs other tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Must have five (5) years of documented experience in water/wastewater.
• 2080 hours in a wastewater/water facility

• Must have a valid State of Florida "A" Wastewater Treatment License and State of Florida "C" Water Treatment License or valid State of Florida "A" Water Treatment License and State of Florida "C" Wastewater Treatment License, OR the ability to get State of Florida “C” Water/Wastewater Treatment License within twenty-four months of employment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a CDL class “B” license during their employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

• Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of modern water/wastewater treatment plant principles and operating practices.
2. Knowledge of the hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water/wastewater treatment plant operations.
3. Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water/wastewater facilities is necessary.
4. Thorough knowledge of chemical principles as well as laboratory practices and procedures as it relates to water/waste water facilities is necessary.
5. Ability to detect flaws in the operation of plant equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
6. Working knowledge of the functions of the various divisions of the department.
7. Ability to keep records and prepare written reports, schedules and operational procedures.
8. Ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of others.
9. Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, subordinates, other employees, and the general public.
11. Receives assignments both written and oral from the assigned supervisor. Considerable latitude is given for the use of independent judgment in line with Department/City policies and objectives.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological development).

Salary : $52,880 - $70,180