Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator C, B or A
Clearwater, FL 
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Location
Clearwater, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Public Utilities
Job Number
2022-00083
Position Description

Currently recruiting for all levels of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators:

Operator "A" - $47,238.10 - plus additional $150.00/pay period for "A" license
Operator "B" - $42,846.44 - plus additional $100.00/pay period for "B" license
Operator "C" - $38,863.24 - plus additional $50.00/pay period for "C" license

Under limited direction, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A performs professional and highly skilled labor, expertise, and oversight in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, sludge handling facility, reclaim system and surrounding grounds during assigned shifts. Ensures that all activities undertaken at the wastewater treatment plant are completed in full compliance with the facility's FDEP Operating Permit and all applicable USEPA, FDEP, OSHA, and all other applicable regulatory agency rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Services, maintains, repairs, and monitors wastewater treatment plant and all equipment and general operations; monitors processes, materials, and surroundings; reviews information from process testing, events, observations, SCADA System, alarms, the surrounding environment and other sources to detect and assess wastewater plant operating and maintenance problems.
  • Makes daily operational checks, monitors meters, dials, and gauges, and records data on reports as requested; services, repairs, calibrates, regulates, fine-tunes, or tests equipment to ensure functionality; performs general administrative tasks and maintains various files.
  • Cleans and paints pumps, motors, tanks, and other plant equipment; operates pumps, valves, and gates to transfer wastewater or sludge to and from various tanks.
  • Performs and provides various mechanical repairs; works with plant operators trainees in their daily tasks to educate them and ensure the quality of the daily tasks undertaken; uses control mechanisms or physical labor to operate machines or processes.
  • Loads and unloads equipment, materials, and chemicals from trucks; performs general custodial duties on all plant facilities and grounds; operates various equipment to perform daily tasks.
  • Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs; performs general housekeeping throughout the entire plant. Cleans, calibrates, adjust and maintains chemical feed systems.
  • Takes, gathers, and compiles wastewater and sludge samples for testing; works with skilled operators to perform wastewater operational tests. Assist in creating data reports and/or assist in preparing/submitting reports to FDEP and/or other appropriate regulatory agencies.
  • Provides customer service to internal and external customers and provides positive public relations.
  • Evaluates and reviews information to determine compliance with standards and regulations; uses relevant information to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, and standards; analyzes information and determines solutions.
  • Documents and records various wastewater treatment plant activities; enters, transcribes, records, stores, and maintains information in written, electronic, or magnetic form.
  • Monitors and operates Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Responds to phone calls and emails.
  • Performs standby duty for after-hour responses; assists department in the event of an emergency and may be required to work odd or altered hours.
  • May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours to help complete work.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "A", or "B", or "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
The ability to obtain a forklift license.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate supplemented by courses in wastewater treatment technology, personnel supervision, bacteriology, microbiology, general science and chemistry. Experience and training at the prescribed level as defined under current applicable laws and regulations for each license.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -
  • Principles of wastewater treatment plant operations, bacteriology, general science, microbiology, and chemistry
  • Mechanics of pumping machinery and basic maintenance
  • Common tools
  • Functions and mechanics of pumps and related equipment
  • Quality control and analysis; complex problem solving
  • Mechanics and mathematics
  • Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
  • Knowledge of computer control and interface systems and the function it plays in the facility

Skill in -
  • Evaluating systems, providing quality control, and ensuring compliance
  • Troubleshooting problems and solving complex problems
  • Reading and understanding trends on the WWTP SCADA System
  • Learning, interpreting and applying various regulations and codes
  • Applying mechanical and mathematical aptitude
  • Seeing numbers and demarcations on gauges or dials
  • Operating industrial and personal computers with advanced proficiency
  • Providing leadership and customer service
  • Understanding and interpreting complex policies, protocols, and procedures

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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