Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Path to III

Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Job No: 539209
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

Job Description

Classification

Title:

Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Treatment Plant Operator I:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator II:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class B wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator III:
High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class A wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Job Description:

Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant at times independently in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective operational action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary.

Performs required system checkout procedures and calibration adjust equipment as required.

Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc. Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc. Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment. Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours. Periodically drive UF vehicle, provide tours to the public, students and faculty

Performs preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with and/or without the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.

Train operations staff when required

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator's license required.

Valid Florida Class "A", “B” or "C" Wastewater Operators Certification required.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

4 Days/Week - 10 Hours/Day either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat (Midnight , Day , Evening )

Can rotate or work other shifts and/or 12 hours as needed.

May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.

Expected Salary:

Treatment Plant Operator I - $21.50 Hourly based on experience

Treatment Plant Operator II- $24.66 Hourly based on experience

Treatment Plant Operator III- $27.50 Hourly based on experience

Required Qualifications:

Requirements and position level will be based on skill and experience level applicant selected.

Treatment Plant Operator I:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator II:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class B wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator III:
High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class A wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Preferred:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Wastewater process control principles, use of hand tools, computer use and safety rules.

SKILL IN:

Chemistry, biology, mechanical working, process control and computer programs i.e. MS Suite, data management and SCADA systems etc.

ABILITY TO:

Operate plant with limited supervision, interpret results of process control tests and adjust plant accordingly, maintain proper log sheet, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

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