Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee​/C​/B​/A

This position is responsible for operating the city’s wastewater treatment plant. An incumbent in this position may be designated Operator C “, Operator B,” “Operator A,” or “Operator Trainee.”

• Inspects plant for safe and efficient operation.
• Collects and records daily and hourly readings as required by permit; collects and records water samples.
• Informs the Supervisor of any observed or suspected problems and proceeds with corrective or preventative actions, as instructed.
• Makes necessary adjustments to the treatment process to ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to plant equipment and systems.
• Operates press for biosolids removal and dewatering.
• Performs laboratory and field calibration using laboratory and online instruments.
• Removes algae, scum, grease, and debris from plant structures.
• Prepares chemicals and reagents for laboratory use; performs chemical analysis on wastewater samples.
• Maintains logs and other records; completes required reports.
• Performs routine janitorial and ground duties.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety precautions and procedures for all tasks initiated
• Performs related duties.
• Ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Trainee – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Wastewater Operators certification as issued by the State of Florida (FAC 62-602) within a period of two (2) years, however, satisfactory progress toward obtaining the certification must be demonstrated within one year.
• Operator C – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must possess a Class “C” Wastewater Operators certification as issued by the State of Florida (FAC 62-602).
• Operator B – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must possess a Class “B” Wastewater Operators certification as issued by the State of Florida (FAC 62-602).
• Operator A - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must possess a Class “A” Wastewater Operators certification as issued by the State of Florida (FAC 62-602).

• Knowledge of wastewater process control principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment operations and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis principles and practices.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Wastewater Plant Operations and Laboratory Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include the Clean Water Act, FEDP rules and regulations, EPA rules and regulations, OSHA rules, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• The work consists of related treatment plant operation duties. Frequent changes to wastewater quality contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in wastewater treatment plant operations. Successful performance results in the safe and regulatory compliant treatment of wastewater and the disposal of effluent and residuals.

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city…