Licensed Water Plant Operator

Purpose
The purpose of this classification, under general supervision, is to produce and provide potable water to the customers and residents of the City of Daytona Beach meeting guidelines and standards set forth by the local, state and federal government agencies. Employees in this classification perform skilled technical work. Position is responsible for collecting samples, monitoring, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment to meet standards.

Performs related work as required.

Drug Screening
NOTE:
This position requires a drug screen. If applicant did not receive drug screening upon initial hire with the City; applicant will be required to submit to drug screening prior to accepting this position.

Education;
Training and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving water treatment and/or construction experience; ability to access; retrieve and compile information using a computer and/or SCADA system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a State of Florida Class "C" Water Plant Operator License. Requires possession of and the ability to maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.


* TRAINEES:Trainees will be considered for applicants who have completed course work and successfully passed State of Florida Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator Exam. Must possess State of Florida Water Treatment Plant Operators License;
Class "C"; within 12 months of hire or placement into position.


* Hiring rate for trainees would be $789.40

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collect samples from water treatment plant, well field and performs water tests and analyses as required.

Maintain and troubleshoot field equipment per manufacturer standards; perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment including telemetry equipment.

Operate emergency generators as needed.

Monitor and troubleshoot production flow, system pressures and chemical feed equipment and maintain system via SCADA computer systems.

Conduct inspections and troubleshoot pumps, motors, chemical feed equipment, emergency power systems, and other equipment and systems.

Compiles plant data and transposes appropriate forms; designs forms for plant use.

Creates, updates, posts and logs work orders on database; maintains equipment records.

Files and logs customer complaints; dispatches crews to customer complaints.

Designs, maintains and installs inventory system.

Cleans plants and grounds.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains outside of plant such as landscaping, painting, and general housekeeping activities.

Drives/operates backhoes, tractors, pick up and dump trucks.

Performs other related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as manuals reports and architectural drawings.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties that are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and…