Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - Wastewater

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DEES Department, Margate, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $48,979.00 To $73,467.00 Annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Treatment Plant Operator Trainee position works under the supervision of a licensed operator at all times. Under the supervision of a specified departmental supervisor, operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge and effluent. Employee in this position is expected to receive and understand instructional information, to retain and apply academic knowledge of treatment plant theories and methods, and to follow standard operating procedures for safe handling and storage of treatment chemicals.

Employee operates and maintains treatment plant equipment to regulate water flows and system pressure in the City's water and/or wastewater treatment plants. The TPO Trainee observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements and makes necessary operational adjustments, as appropriate. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports of adherence to established State of Florida Rules and Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Monitors, adjusts, and records data from gauges, meters, control panel and equipment to ensure proper treatment, pressures and flow rates of the water/wastewater systems.

Maintains shift logs and records meter and gauge readings.

Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory testing and analyses.

Inspects, handles emergencies, and maintains mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plant.

Dispatches appropriate service crews in response to emergencies.

Performs routine troubleshooting on process equipment.

Participates in the training and development of Treatment Plant Operator Trainees.

Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, and provides information or refers to appropriate personnel.

Follows proper safety procedures at all times while on duty.

Conducts Plant and facility tours and oral presentations as directed.

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent;

Must possess and maintain valid Class “E” Florida Driver’s License

A passing score on the FDEP (Class “C” or higher) Treatment Plant Operator licensure examination preferred.

Must complete the work experience required for licensure and obtain his/her TPO license (Class “C” or higher) within 18 months of becoming a TPO Trainee. Failure to complete these requirements may result in demotion or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve some walking, standing, bending, stooping; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight (20 – 50 pounds) and occasionally very heavy (100+ pounds) items.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or…