Treatment Plant Operator A, B, or C - Water Treatment

About the role

A skilled and licensed technical position responsible for the proper plant operation and monitoring of the treatment process of a Water Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Operate and monitor water treatment plant equipment
• Read, interpret and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to water treatment plant operations
• Take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests
• Diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action
• Maintain proper treatment process
• Maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports
• Perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices
• Read, interpret and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
• Schedule maintenance and repair of water treatment plants
• Logically solve problems
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Requirements

• Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
• Must have at least five years’ experience working in Water Treatment Plant operations
• Valid Florida driver’s license required
• Must hold a valid Florida Class "A", "B", or "C" Water Operator License

Essential Physical Abilities

• Constant: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over), moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs), light lifting (under 15 lbs)
• Frequent: Reaching above shoulder, using fingers, both hands required, climbing (use of legs and arms), climbing (legs only), good near vision, good distant vision, both eyes required, depth perception, distinguishing basic colors, distinguishing shades of colors, good hearing (with or without hearing aid), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, jumping, running, throwing, driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.), driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
• Occasional: Climbing (use of legs and arms), climbing (legs only), reaching above shoulder, using fingers, both hands required, climbing (use of legs and arms), climbing (legs only), good near vision, good distant vision, both eyes required, depth perception, distinguishing basic colors, distinguishing shades of colors, good hearing (with or without hearing aid), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, jumping, running, throwing, driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.), driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
• N/A: Straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, jumping, running, throwing, driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.), driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

Environmental Conditions

• Constant: Work Inside, Work Outside, In the Heat, In the Cold, In High Humidity, In Dampness or Chilliness, In Dry Conditions, In or with Noisy Conditions, In Darkness, In or with Dusty Conditions, With Silica, Asbestos, etc., With Fumes or Gases, With Smoke or Flames, With Chemicals, With Solvents, With Grease or Oils, With Radiant Energy, With Electrical Energy, On Slippery Surfaces, On Uneven Surfaces, In or With Moving Objects, In or With Ladders/Scaffolding, At Heights above Ground Level, Below Ground Level, In Water, With Explosives, With Poor Ventilation, With Odors, With Unusual Fatigue Factors
• Frequent: Work Inside, Work Outside, In the Heat, In the Cold, In High Humidity, In Dampness or Chilliness, In Dry Conditions, In or with Noisy Conditions, In Darkness, In or with Dusty Conditions, With Silica, Asbestos, etc., With Fumes or Gases, With Smoke or Flames, With Chemicals, With Solvents, With Grease or Oils, With Radiant Energy, With Electrical Energy, On Slippery Surfaces, On Uneven Surfaces, In or With Moving Objects, In or With Ladders/Scaffolding, At Heights above Ground Level, Below Ground Level, In Water, With Explosives, With Poor Ventilation, With Odors, With Unusual Fatigue Factors
• Occasional: Work Inside, Work Outside, In the Heat, In the Cold, In High Humidity, In Dampness or Chilliness, In Dry Conditions, In or with Noisy Conditions, In Darkness, In or with Dusty Conditions, With Silica, Asbestos, etc., With Fumes or Gases, With Smoke or Flames, With Chemicals, With Solvents, With Grease or Oils, With Radiant Energy, With Electrical Energy, On Slippery Surfaces, On Uneven Surfaces, In or With Moving Objects, In or With Ladders/Scaffolding, At Heights above Ground Level, Below Ground Level, In Water, With Explosives, With Poor Ventilation, With Odors, With Unusual Fatigue Factors
• N/A: Work Inside, Work Outside, In the Heat, In the Cold, In High Humidity, In Dampness or Chilliness, In Dry Conditions, In or with Noisy Conditions, In Darkness, In or with Dusty Conditions, With Silica, Asbestos, etc., With Fumes or Gases, With Smoke or Flames, With Chemicals, With Solvents, With Grease or Oils, With Radiant Energy, With Electrical Energy, On Slippery Surfaces, On Uneven Surfaces, In or With Moving Objects, In or With Ladders/Scaffolding, At Heights above Ground Level, Below Ground Level, In Water, With Explosives, With Poor Ventilation, With Odors, With Unusual Fatigue Factors