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. At the Trainee level, an incumbent is working under the direction of a Class "C" Operator for completion of the Class "C" Certification until certification is obtained.

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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 plants.
• Adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amount of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Monitors panel boards and adjust 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 (sewage) 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 adjust 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 at the time of hire.

All certifications must be current.

This agreement formalizes procedures to recognize the value of training and experience as they relate to the Treatment Plant Operator classification.

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Applicable certificates must be attached to your application.

Does not possess one (1) year experience but is enrolled in a course approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in preparation for the state examination for Class “C” certification. Promotion to Level II upon receipt of Operator certification with salary increase to minimum of Level II pay range or 10% above current salary.

Possession of Class "C" Operator Certification issued by the (FDEP) in water OR wastewater.

Possession of Class "C" Operator Certification in water and wastewater OR Possession of Class "B" or Class "A" Operator Certification in water or wastewater.

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…