Water Treatment Plant Operator I - III (DOQ) Job at Manatee County, FL
Address: 17915 Waterline Road, Bradenton, FL
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government’s top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Employees at the Manatee County Water Treatment Plant provide reliable, safe drinking water to Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the cities served. The plant is staffed with dedicated, professionally trained, state certified operational, laboratory and maintenance personnel. This staff operates and maintains the advanced water purification facility. A career in water treatment offers the reward of serving the public by ensuring the valuable resource of safe drinking water is available and delivered directly to their taps.
In accordance with level of qualifications, to perform various duties associated with the operation and maintenance of Manatee County water plants, related facilities, and equipment.
NOTE: POSITION LEVEL AND SALARY WILL BE DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS (DOQ).
ADDITIONAL "CAREER INCENTIVE" PAY IS AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEVELS: OPERATOR II/CLASS "B" LICENSE - $1.00 PER HOUR; OPERATOR III/CLASS "A" LICENSE - $1.50 PER HOUR.
What Manatee County Government Offers
Comprehensive benefits package – Your Choice Manatee Health Plan- Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
Monitors operations and ensures mechanical defects, equipment malfunctions, etc., are handled appropriately.- Operates water filters; maintains proper water levels; washes filters when necessary; maintains proper water in tank and covered storage reservoir by operating pumps and opening and closing valves (only as directed by immediate supervisory.)
- Cleans equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
- Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including reading, understanding and following a variety of technical laboratory, operations and maintenance procedures.
- Works emergency situations (including weather and other extreme conditions) as required.
Who You Are
Knowledge of water operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.- Ability to read meters, gauges, charts, etc., and maintain appropriate records.
- Ability to perform duties under a variety of environmental conditions, which may include various climatic temperatures and working with chemicals, fumes, odors, etc.
- Ability to clearly identify sounds, i. e., backing equipment warnings, voice commands, running equipment, etc.
- Skill in computer operations and pertinent software applications.
Required Skills
High school graduate/equivalent.- Prior experience related to the operation of mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
- Operator I: FDEP Class "C" Water Operator License
Operator II: FDEP Class "B" Water Operator License
Operator III: FDEP Class "A" Water Operator License.
Courses in Chemistry or related subjects desired.
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