Water Treatment Plant Operator

Levels

• Level A: $55,566.88 - $87,723.29
• Level B: $50,515.35 - $77,814.04
• Level C: $45,923.04 - $70,740.04

This is skilled technical work involving the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, process control testing, equipment operation, and assisting with both preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, machinery, and related systems. Employees are responsible for maintaining accurate operational records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to operational issues as needed to support continuous plant operations.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Plant Chief or Assistant Chief Operator or designated supervisor and is reviewed through observation, reports, discussions, and evaluation of results achieved.

• Maintenance and ground keeping of all water plants. Perform routine maintenance on all water plant equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the inspection, adjustment and repairs of treatment plant equipment, such as chemical feeders, pumps, valves, screens and related equipment.
• Takes samples and delivers them to reviewing agencies as required.
• Enforces safety standards and regulations. Maintains plant records, compiles and submits operation reports for submittal to local, state and federal agencies.
• Work includes some public contact at times, involving complaint situations which the employee must meet with patience and tact.
• Check water plant on weekends.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees. May be required to be responsible for limited supervision of trainees
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports of plant operations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work environment.

• Thorough knowledge of operating principles and theories of water plants.
• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or recognized equivalent certification.
• Possession of a current Florida Class C or higher Water Certification.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Screwdrivers, assorted socket wrenches, grease gun, brooms, water hoses, pliers, hydrant wrenches, pressure gauges, butane torch, punches, ladder, allen wrench, hammers, chlorine valve wrench, chisel, paint brush and rollers, pressure cleaner, telephone, shovel, rake, pry bar, chlorine residual analyzer, electric hoist, lawn mowers, weed eater, safety equipment, hack saw, Scott air pack, air pump, well sounder, fire extinguisher, sample bottles, motor hoist, mop, communication radio, fire hydrant hose, computer, type writer, copy machine, pruners, cut off wrench, valve wrench.

Work requires very frequent standing, speaking, hearing and frequent walking, sitting, lifting objects less than 40 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, reaching over head, kneeling, climbing, reading and writing. Requires frequent operation of a pick-up truck on and off road. Works frequently with chemicals and in extreme weather, heights, confined areas and areas of excessive noise. Requires occasional typing/CRT.

All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants.

Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee…