Utility Systems Operator Trainee​/I​/II​/III

Job Title

Water Treatment Operator

Under supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform diagnostic and equipment control operations to regulate collection, treatment, dispersal, and disposal of water in the City's Utilities Department. Employees in this classification function at entry level and are responsible for performing routine inspection and maintenance duties, ensuring efficient and effective operation of water facilities and equipment. Objective is to provide safe potable drinking water to the City.

The Utility Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; employees in this position will be required to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs routine operational and regulatory work in the testing and treatment of City water in compliance with all applicable City, State and Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Regulates water flow and water pressure equipment in the City's Utilities Department.
• Monitors various flow and composition levels of water processing, e.g., effluent flow; pH, oxygen, and chemical levels; modifies flow and chemical feed rates to ensure appropriate levels.
• Monitors various operational aspects of water processing, e.g., chemical use, power consumption, generator use, volume processing.
• Collects and performs laboratory sample analysis to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory chemical parameters; monitors chemical inventory to ensure appropriate supply/stock levels at all times.
• Performs and records chemical and pressure sampling and laboratory testing; calculates results/readings; ascertains performance and quality; performs appropriate equipment adjustments and calibrations.
• Performs various maintenance and purging duties; monitors and sets chlorine machinery to obtain proper chemical usage readings.
• Coordinates with utility crews on leaks, main breaks, or related critical events; responds to emergency call-in in disasters or other critical events.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair duties of water equipment and facilities, e.g., pumps, storage tanks, aerators, precipitators, filters, motors, pulleys, drive belts, solids and chemicals handling.
• Records daily pump readings, e.g., pressure, flow, time, chemical usage, pump function/operation; perform corrective measures to pump operations and settings as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties, e.g., data entry; generates spreadsheets for process control; prepares various reports; performs calculations, runs quantitative/qualitative analysis, and interprets data for performance evaluation.
• Performs related duties as directed.

All positions require High School Diploma or GED and a valid Florida Driver's License. Trainee:
One (1) year of maintenance and or mechanic experience required. Employees in this classification will recieve on the job training in water operations with the understanding that they will be required to pass the Water Treatment, Level C Operator Certification issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection within 15 months of hire. Operator I:
Must possess and maintain a Drinking Water Treatment, Level C Operator Certification issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Operator II:
Must possess and maintain a Drinking Water Treatment, Level B Operator Certification issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Operator III:
Must possess and maintain a Drinking Water Treatment, Level A Operator Certification issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the collection, treatment, dispersal, and disposal of water/wastewater in…