Treatment PLANT Operator - Water Resources and Utilities

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Treatment Plant Operator for the Water Resources & Utilities Division. This position will be responsible for skilled work in the operation and monitoring of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.

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These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Operates treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) on a timely basis.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment plant.
• Adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amount of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Monitors panel boards and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure, and water elevation and distribution.
• Cleans tanks. Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and installs distribution lines and transmission systems.
• Tests water samples. Records data.

• Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in Wastewater Treatment Plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Completes Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) on a timely basis.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage and/or reclaimed water.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion process.

All Treatment Plant Operator levels must have a GED or high school diploma and possess a valid Florida drivers' license. All certifications must be current.

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Applicable certificates must be attached to your application.

Level II $22.11 - $39.97
Possession of Class "C" Operator Certification issued by the FDEP in water or wastewater.

Level III $23.15 - $41.92
Possession of Class "C" Operator Certification in water and wastewater or possession of Class "B" or Class "A" Operator Certification in water or wastewater.

Level IV $24.22 - $44.33
Possession of dual certification by FDEP in water and wastewater with at least one certification at a Class "B" or higher.

• Knowledge of methods and practices of modern water and wastewater treatment and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of functions and mechanics of plant equipment and the ability to understand electrical functions as they relate to plant operation.
• Ability to check equipment and detect flaws or defects in operation.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take accurate readings, keep routine records, and prepare schedules and reports.
• Ability to supervise trainees for Treatment Plant Operator (trainees).
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Physical Demands:
Medium to heavy work. Ability to move 50 lbs, kneel, sit, bend, crawl, reach (overhead), climb, walk, stand, see; manual dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Color acuity necessary to review diagrams/schematics and water quality.

Environmental Demands:
Both inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity, cold. Exposure to noise, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals.

Mental Demands:
Ability to read and comprehend technical regulations and procedures of discipline; safety rules, memos, instructions, letters. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and shop math. Ability to write at a level to relay ideas, directions, information, data, and details. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relay ideas and technical information to laymen.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.