Lead Water Reclamation Operator

Job Description

UTILITIES DIVISION - LEAD WATER RECLAMATION OPERATOR

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 Reclamation Operator - assist water reclamation supervisors in overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of regional water reclamation treatment facilities and reclaimed water pumping systems within the utility department. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant functioning of water reclamation systems, wastewater effluent quality, reclaimed water 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 reclamation and reclaimed water facilities to assess plant status and ensure compliance.

• Monitors and reports the activities of contractors.

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

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

• Assists system reliability department with repairs and installation of equipment

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

• Collects, organizes, trends, and evaluates wastewater operational data and makes operational adjustments.

• 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.

• Researches 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 wastewater treatment chemicals.

• Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the Chief Plant Operator or Accounting Technician for payment.

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

• May…