Operator , II, III - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Overview

Become part of our Great Hometown and Join the Village of Wellington's Water Reclamation Facility Department!

The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

OPERATOR I ($24.02 -$36.04 PER HOUR)

Performs semi-skilled technical work in water or wastewater treatment for the Village of Wellington (Village). Operates and monitors all treatment equipment. Performs routine maintenance and as needed, assists with equipment repair. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensures wastewater treatment is compliant with all regulatory standards and refers complex or unusual situations to the Wastewater Operator “A” level or designated supervisor.
• Monitors various flow and additive rates of wastewater 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 wastewater processing, e.g., chemical use, power consumption, generator use, effluent/waste production, volume processing, equipment maintenance.
• Collects and performs laboratory sample analysis to ensure adherence to regulatory chemical and additive parameters.
• Monitors chemical and additive inventory to always ensure appropriate supply/stock levels.
• Monitors processing equipment to ensure proper operating conditions; performs minor maintenance as necessary to maintain proper operations; performs basic troubleshooting in the event of malfunction and reports results to supervisor for timely resolution.
• Performs routine general maintenance in and around plant facilities, grounds, and equipment, e.g., transfer belts, presses, screens, fans, storage tanks, workstations.
• Maintains logs and records regarding plant operation during shift, e.g., flow rates, analysis results, chemical use, volume processing, equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with collection and distribution crews on leaks, main breaks, or related critical events; responds to emergency call-in in the event of hurricane or related critical events.
• Provides training and task related direction to less experienced staff, e.g., equipment operations, rate/flow modifications, chemical/additive parameters.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one (1) year of directly-related operator experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a Village owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Florida Water/Wastewater Operator’s Certification Class “C” required.

Regular attendance at work on-site is essential to maintain the necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that this position requires. Responds to emergency call-ins for hurricanes or other critical events.

• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and ability to learn and comprehend the system…