Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Job at Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
Class Code 304
Bargaining Unit
Non-Exempt
POSITION TITLE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR “C”
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/technical work involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant according to local, state, and federal regulations and laws. An employee in this classification must have the technical knowledge and independent judgment to make treatment process adjustments and perform maintenance to plant equipment, machinery, and related control apparatus in accordance with established standards and procedures. Position reports to the Wastewater Operator Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Monitors, reads, and calculates the flow of sewage through the plant by meters, gauges, and usual inspection; operates pumps and valves to regulate flow and adjust chemical feeding according to established standards.
Collects samples and makes routine chemical and physical tests while monitoring for changing conditions and chemical feed requirements.
Logs test results, meter and feed readings, flow rates, maintenance, and other data; prepares daily and periodic reports on plant operations.
Inspects pumps, motors, chemical feeders, level controls and other equipment to ensure proper operations; makes adjustments and emergency repairs as needed; works closely with maintenance and technical personnel to correct equipment problems.
Performs routine plant cleaning and maintenance such as backwashing filters; cleaning lines; hosing filters and basins; disposing of sludge; cleaning sludge beds; painting structures, equipment, and piping.
Loads, unloads and stores materials and supplies; including the storage and transfer of chlorine and other hazardous materials; mixes, dilutes and distributes chemicals used in plant processes.
May answer phone calls from customers regarding service problems and questions; may serve as central communications, taking and relaying information to and from department personnel on emergency needs and services.
Participates in skills and safety training programs; learns and implements safety rules, regulations, and emergency procedures.
Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor and assists with repairs.
Maintains plant records; enters data into PC; compiles and submits operational reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the ordering and control of inventory items; including chemicals and equipment. Prepares or
completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs grounds keeping and housekeeping duties at the plant.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level/vocational course work or one (1) year actual experience in a class "C" wastewater treatment plant or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must be a Certified Operator holding a Florida State Class “C” license in wastewater treatment. Must be able to work overtime when needed and must be able to work rotating shifts. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (50 – 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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