Water Treatment Operator - All Levels

General Description

Salary:

Trainee: $20.46 - $25.57 Hourly ($24,557 - $53,186

Operator I (C License): $23.41 - $31.23 Hourly ($48,693.00- $64,958.00 Annually)

Operator II (B License): $25.07 - $33.41 Hourly ($52,146.00 - $69,493.00 Annually)

Operator III (A License): $26.82 - $35.74 Hourly ($55,786.00 - $74,339.00 Annually)

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the water treatment plant and the drinking water for the public. This is accomplished by collecting daily meter readings; calibrating lab meters; checking plant equipment; adjusting the SCADA computer; checking charts for trends; performing oil changes and greasing; repairing equipment; collecting daily plant samples; recording dissolved oxygen readings; inspecting chlorine cylinders; communicating problems; creating and fulfilling work orders; completing plant and system checks; verifying equipment operation; evaluating trends; and verifying chemical residuals. Other duties include performing UV maintenance and repair; training employees; troubleshooting for plant malfunctions; creating monthly operation reports; managing monthly water charts and plumage reports; developing a majority of the forms the Water Plants use; replying to e-mails; performing janitorial work; overseeing fire flow tests; and supervising contractors.

Essential Functions

Trainee:

- Performs daily water plant checks by checking all equipment; monitoring hour meters and flow meters; checking chemical residuals; changing chemical analyzers; maintaining chemical inventory; transferring and inspecting chemicals; calibrating test kits; and adjusting feed rates.

- Performs all housekeeping duties by hosing down areas with debris; addressing safety concerns; checking for proper drainage; painting; disposing of trash; assisting with landscaping or beautification projects; and ensuring the facility is maintained.

- Collects samples for analysis by using gloves and caution in sampling areas; managing sampling containers carefully; avoiding contaminations; fulfilling chain of custody forms; and obtaining all information for chain of custody forms.

Operator I (C License):

- Performs daily water plant checks by checking all equipment; monitoring hour meters and flow meters; checking chemical residuals; changing chemical analyzers; maintaining chemical inventory; transferring and inspecting chemicals; calibrating test kits; and adjusting feed rates.

- Maintains the plant by completing maintenance work orders; greasing plant equipment; managing rust/corrosion control; and performing housekeeping practices and general cleaning.

- Manages plant repairs by scheduling work orders for internal repair; ensuring all plant equipment in repaired; and assisting mechanics and electricians when necessary.

Operator II (B License):

- Performs preventive maintenance by shutting off power; locking out equipment; greasing moving equipment; changing oils in gear boxes; guaranteeing all maintenance activities are safe; and painting equipment.

- Controls processes by checking process basins; using odor sensory perception and results from laboratory tests; reviewing the performance of the process; and overseeing the SCADA system.

- Performs housekeeping duties by cleaning for spider webs; removing all dirt and debris; maintaining materials and equipment; and ensuring the facility is aesthetically pleasing.

- Gives plant tours by evaluating the process and equipment in the treatment process; obtaining daily readings from meters and gauges; maintaining records; and ensuring all equipment functions properly.

- Maintains facility log books by recording duties and projects; maintaining a record of compliance issues; and maintaining entries of process issues and the integrity of the log book.

- Obtains samples for analysis by using gloves and caution when approaching sampling areas; handling sampling containers carefully; closing sample containers promptly; filling out chain of custody forms; and collecting information for chain of custody form.

- All other duties as assigned.

Operator III (A License):

- Fulfills water plant daily operations by visiting individual facilities; collecting plant data; collecting samples to analyze residuals in water leaving the facility; making any necessary adjustments to chemical feed pumps; recording in log book all the details; and checking remote wells for normal operations.

- Completes monthly work orders by pulling up assigned work orders; reviewing and prioritizing work orders; designating which are to being completed; and completing tasks on work order.

- Remains updated with chemical purchases by approving all chemical purchases for the finance department; copying and filing chemical purchase invoices; submitting purchase orders; and tracking all chemical purchases.

- Manages and replies all company e-mails by opening e-mail account; filtering through information; saving important data; and replying to emails.

- All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Trainee:

- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

- This is an entry level position, previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.

- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

Operator I (C License):

- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

- Minimum of one-year relevant experience.

- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

- State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator C License.

Operator II (B License):

- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

- Minimum of three years relevant experience.

- Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

- State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator B License.

- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

Operator III (A License):

- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

- Minimum of three years relevant experience.

- Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

- State of Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator A License.

- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.