Water Plant Operator II - IV

This is skilled work in operating and maintaining a municipal potable water treatment plant. This position requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as the treatment processes are operated on a continuous basis. Work involves responsibility for the care and efficient operation of the water treatment plant during an assigned shift. Work includes covering a working area which contains several operating units of the water treatment system.

Employees in this class normally work independently. Work is reviewed by a supervisor who checks records and makes daily inspections through the plant to check the condition and upkeep of equipment.

Depending on licenses and experience:

Operator II $24.24 License C

Operator III $27.75 License B

Operator IV $28.12 License A

• Provides safe, aesthetically pleasing drinking water to system customers in strict accordance with Federal, State, and local Health Department regulations.
• Inspects motors, bearing, and gear boxes for overheating and proper lubrication.
• Collects samples of water at various stages of processing, performs lab tests on same, and records data collected.
• Maintains equipment, process tanks, buildings, and grounds in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs mathematical calculations on collected data; calibrates process control equipment; enters collected data into computer database.
• Assist in interact with customers with water quality concerns
• Monitors and/or inspects numerous process control parameters for proper operation.
• Works in confined spaces or hazardous areas.
• Lifts medium - heavy objects and climbs ladders and stairs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Assists in monitoring Plant SCADA system
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

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

Assist in training new staff.

• Knowledge of normal operating principles of water treatment processes.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory analysis of water.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the operation and light maintenance of pumps and similar machinery.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards, precautions, and the promotion of safety.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in a water plant.
• Ability to efficiently and safely operate all equipment and machinery used in water plant operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems of various water treatment processes and equipment.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills necessary to operate various computer-controlled systems.
• Ability to prepare written and oral reports.
• 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.

A high school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent, supplemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency approved courses in water plant operation processes;
Must have 2080 working hours of water plant operation experience;
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 possess and maintain a state of Florida Class "C" Water Plant Operator certification or higher