Treatment Plant Operator Water

Job Overview

The Treatment Plant Operator-Water operates equipment related to water treatment plant processes including clarifiers, belt filter press, and sludge thickener units under close supervision. The operator performs equipment checks to ensure proper operation, makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, and assists the plant maintenance crew on maintenance projects. The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks in areas such as chemical rooms, chemical feed equipment, various water treatment units, pumping stations, electrical rooms, secondary containment areas, and general grounds keeping.

The operator must have knowledge of the general operating principles, practices, and maintenance requirements of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water treatment plants.

Additional responsibilities include basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division) and learning/performing a variety of work activities associated with the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, filters, and other equipment in water treatment systems.

Performs skilled operational and regulatory work in the testing and treatment of city water in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires six (6) months experience in operation or maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical equipment similar to that utilized in treatment plant operations or completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship program in either Water Operations or Wastewater Operations through Junior Achievement of South Florida.

Worker must obtain the Class C Water or Wastewater Plant Operator License within two (2) years of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License class E or higher for the duration of employment.

• Vocational/Technical school certification or Associate's Degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Possession of a C, B, or A Florida State Operator license in Water Treatment.
• Possession of a C, B, or A Florida State Operator license in Wastewater Treatment.
• Possession of a Water Distribution System Operator License – Level 3, 2, or 1.

Understands, implements, maintains and assists the processing of millions of gallons of wastewater entering the plant, following biological, mechanical, and chemical processes to return treated waters meeting state and federal safety standards. Performs routine to complex maintenance and repair duties of water equipment and facilities; collects water samples for testing; performs and records chemical adjustments and laboratory sampling and testing; ascertains treatment performance and quality;

monitors and sets chlorine machinery to obtain proper chemical usage readings; operates and maintains pump stations; records daily pump readings, flows, pressures, and chemical usage.

Performs clerical duties, data entry, process control, calculations and runs quantitative and qualitative analyses. Runs the vacuum building system, collects samples from off‑site station, receives chemical deliveries, maintains and monitors backwash filter. Checks plant equipment and troubleshoots plant problems; diagnoses and writes work orders when a malfunction is discovered; performs frequent rounds checking the status of water and wastewater treatment units, tanks, and machines.

Performs a variety of routine cleaning activities to ensure safety and cleanliness of the facility. Properly starts up and shuts down different tanks and pumps according to conditions and supervisor directives; resets plant to proper operating conditions caused by storms and power outages.

Computes a variety of work orders to document treatment plant activity, requests maintenance and repairs, and compiles statistics for periodic reports. Monitors treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with State and County regulations, verifies process…