What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator Licensed or Trainee position at Englewood Water District?
Please see attached job description for full details of each position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs a variety of duties and monitors the treatment process by chemical, physical and visual analysis
and adjusting operating parameters accordingly under the supervision of the superintendent and/or
chief operator.
• Participate in the performance of periodic plant operation integrity and safety tests to verify proper
operation of plant process.
• Routes flow of water at treatment plant.
• Regulates and helps maintain records of flow, tank level, chemical feed rates, etc., between various stages
of treatment.
• Collects samples to evaluate treatment processes and records data from meters and gauges.
• Briefs the operators, lead operator and water operations manager of activities performed, or situations
encountered during shift operation.
• Keeps inventory of chemical usages and dosages.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares written and verbal reports.
• Performs various grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Trainee:
- A High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to obtain a Class "C" Water Treatment Plant Operators License within two (2) years
- Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire
Operator:
- A High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possession of a Class "A", "B", or "C" Water Treatment Plant Operators License as issued by the State of Florida
- Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire
Compensation Details:
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Starting Pay: $22.15
Treatment Plant Operator C Starting Pay: $23.70
Treatment Plant Operator B Starting Pay: $25.36
Treatment Plant Operator A Starting Pay: $27.13
Salary : $22 - $27