Licensed Wastewater Plant Operator

Purpose
The purpose of this classification under general supervision is maintaining and operating the wastewater facility, meeting guidelines and standards set forth by the state and federal government. Employees in this classification perform skilled work. The position is responsible for collecting samples, monitoring, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment.

Drug Screening

NOTE:
This position (CDL required; Leisure Services; and/or safety sensitive) 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

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in wastewater treatment; and ability to access; retrieve and compile information using a computer and/or SCADA system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires State of Florida Wastewater Treatment License Class "C". Requires possession of and the ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License. Shift work required.

Job Description

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.

Repairs plant equipment when needed or when assigned; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment, wastewater plants and sewage lift stations.

Monitors plant including equipment such as meters and monitors via SCADA computer system.

Cleans and calibrates chemical analyzers.

Monitors chemicals and electrical rooms; observes for chemical leaks.

Conducts testing; analyzes lab reports to make plant adjustments.

Troubleshoots plant problems.

Complies with State safety rules, Human Resources City and division rules and regulations.

Purchases equipment and supplies as necessary.

Prepares work procedures for assigned tasks.

Maintains records; updates charts and logs.

Installs repairs and modifies electrical equipment systems; operates electrical generators and transformers.

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 wide variety of descriptive data and information such as logs, records, construction drawings and equipment manuals.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss ratio and proportion; 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 discriminate depths. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, disease, electrical currents and machinery.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods procedures and policies of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of Certified Wastewater Plant…