Lead Water Production Operator

Job Description

UTILITIES DIVISION - LEAD WATER PRODUCTION OPERATOR - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE

NON EXEMPT

$36.45HR.

- $54.67HR.

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,
responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the
environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the
team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal
well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing
excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county
divisions.

MAJOR FUNCTION
The Utility Lead Water Production Operator - assist water production supervisors in overseeing the
operation, maintenance, and repair of regional water treatment facilities and water pumping systems
within the utility department. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant functioning
of water systems, water quality, water wells and associated water pumping systems, supervises
skilled personnel, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and supports capital
improvement projects. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of essential
utility services, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and public health and safety.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Direct the work of other staff by scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work, providing training
and counseling to include assisting with training of personnel in emergency response plans and
safety programs in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Delegates daily operation and compliance activities within the assigned regions

• Conducts routine inspections and visits to water production facilities to assess plant status
and ensure compliance.

• Verifies standard operating procedures are being followed at the plant level.

• Monitors and reports the activities of contractors.

• Orders, schedules, and directs subordinates to collect compliance samples; verifies proper sample
collection and delivery.

• Monitor the levels of critical chemicals and the ordering process.

• Obtains vendor quotes and prepares all necessary documentation required to purchase parts,
equipment, service and supplies needed to complete all work assigned.

• Assists system reliability department with repairs and installation of equipment.

• Prepares daily records and paperwork to track all activities and work completed; enters
information into County asset management program, tracks daily hours, notes locations, and reports
on results; monitors employee work and ensures quality.

• Collects, organizes, trends, and evaluates water operational data and makes operational
adjustments to ensure water quality is within conformance of regulatory requirements/standards.

• Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all
systems are operating properly; oversees and/or performs routine and non-routine adjustments to
controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code, and prescribed
standards.

• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all department equipment, vehicles, and test equipment to
ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Maintains current knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.

• Research and responds to information requests in conformance with department
procedures.

• Performs laboratory analysis on collected samples, interprets test results, and makes routine
process changes following established guidelines.

• Supervises the delivery of water treatment chemicals.

• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows safety data sheets recommendations
for handling toxic, corrosive, and…