Water Plant Operator Bartow Bartow, FL

Water Plant Operator I job at City of Bartow. Bartow, FL. Water Plant Operator I Location Bartow, FL :

The City of Bartow is looking for a Water Plant Operator I. This is a full‑time nonexempt position starting at $17.705 an hour. This is entry‑level work in operating and maintaining a municipal potable water treatment plant. Work involves performing routine and semi‑skilled assignments in accordance with established procedures and assisting in a variety of duties to develop skill and competency in water plant operations.

This position requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as the treatment processes are operated continuously. All work is performed under immediate supervision and evaluated through observation and results obtained.

In addition to your compensation, the City provides health insurance (2 plans paid 100% for the employee!), life insurance ($10,000 after 6 months), short‑term disability insurance (after 13 months of employment), and a pension with only 4% employee contribution and six (6) year vesting. There is also a $3,000 healthcare stipend that the city awards you every October! In addition to all of that, you will receive 11 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 vacation days, and 2 personal days.

• Entry‑level skilled work in operating wastewater/water treatment plant equipment and processes
• Responsibility for learning and participating in the care and efficient operation of the wastewater/water treatment plant during an assigned shift
• Prepares log sheets; changes charts and recording sheets for flow recorders
• Inspects motors, bearings, and gearboxes for overheating and proper lubrication
• Maintains equipment, process tanks, buildings, and grounds clean and orderly
• Monitors and/or inspects numerous process control parameters for proper operation
• Monitors and/or inspects numerous process control parameters for proper operation
• Assists certified operator in charge of assigned shift as required
• Assists in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Collects water samples at various sampling points, performs lab tests, and records collected data.
• Performs mathematical calculations on collected data and process control equipment.
• Monitors and/or inspects numerous process control parameters for proper operation.
• Works in confined spaces or hazardous areas.
• Lifts medium‑heavy objects and climbs stairs and ladders.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Performs related work as required
• Position is designated as mission critical by department director.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in a water plant.
• Ability to learn the normal operating principles and practices of water treatment processes.
• Ability to learn to troubleshoot problems of water treatment processes and equipment.
• Ability to learn safety regulations, occupational hazards, precautions, and job requirements.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills necessary to operate various computer‑controlled systems.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working, harmonious relationships with co‑workers, other city employees, and the public.
• May assist in making minor repairs to equipment.

High school diploma from an accredited school or GED; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.

• Valid Florida Driver's License required
• Must obtain State of Florida Class “C” Water Plant Operator certification within two (2) years.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…