Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C

Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorGraduation from high school, plus experience in wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.A License - 5 years of experience ($57,631 starting salary)B License - 3 years of experience ($52,273 starting salary)C License - 1 year of experience ($49,784 starting salary)Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators (including trainees) will receive a 10% specialty pay for being assigned and working at the wastewater treatment plant.Possess and maintain a Class "A, B, or C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.General Statement Of JobUnder general supervision, performs technical work involved in the operation of the City's wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, ensuring operations are within applicable regulations. Work involves performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, utilizing SCADA, dosing chemicals, reading various gauges and meters, collecting lab samples, performing and recording required analyses and tests, and inspecting equipment for efficient operation. Independent judgment and initiative are required in developing operational decisions and to effectively communicate issues and concerns that may impact personnel and/or operations. General maintenance tasks including good housekeeping practices and maintaining the immediate grounds are required. Reports to the Plant Superintendent, or designee, as assigned.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms responsible and effective on-site operations of assigned treatment plant functions.Monitors all processes, equipment and controls to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.Monitors gauges, flow meters, instrumentation, control panels, and various processes and utilizes the observed data to assist in making approved operational changes.Checks filters, pumps, chlorinators and chemical feed discharges.Collects, analyzes and relinquishes water and/or wastewater samples, as required.Maintains and submits logs and reports accurately, as assigned, and in the manner required by the Department of Environmental Protection.Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair of plant equipment, including the lubrication of motors and pumps.Maintains records of plant operation and prepares and submits related reports; monitors and participates in shutdowns and start-ups of equipment as directed.Advises supervisor of general plant operations and any non-compliance situations.Maintains general cleanliness of the plant and may perform various grounds keeping tasks such as sweeping, mowing grass, weeding, and edging.May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be assigned to either the water or wastewater plant. May be required to respond to after hour call.Performs other related work as required.