Waste Water Plant Treatment Operator Level 1 or Level 2

Located in Milton, FL

Salary: 18-24

WORKING TITLE:          Waste/Water Treatment Plant Operator 

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education:    High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:  Two (2) years experience as a certified operator of a wastewater treatment plant and at least one (1) year experience with potable water wells.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.:

 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain appropriate State of Florida motor vehicle license, Class “B” CDL, with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• The following State of Florida Certificates: State of Florida DEP Class “C” Wastewater Certification.
• Within two (2) years of employment must obtain a State of Florida DEP Class “C” Drinking Water Certification for promotion to Operator II.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (These examples are only representative samples for this job and do not include all duties or special work assignments that may be required of this job.)

 

• Performs assigned operating and maintenance requirements on mechanical and electrical equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and potable water wells.
• Regulates rates of flow for water, generally regulates machines, adding chemicals to Water under treatment prescribed by regulation.
• Reads and changes a variety of charts, meters, and keeps log sheets to prepare operating reports.
• Maintains proper water pressure and water storage levels at potable water wells.
• Keeps under close observation, the physical condition of sewage under treatment of proper temperature, color, and odor; operates pumps, agitators, valves, and other equipment in order to properly treat raw sewage.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment of modern water wells and sewage treatment systems. 

• Understands the implications of improper water or sewage treatment for community health and well being.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment in operation to detect flows and defects.
• Ability to read meters and chart accurately, as well as maintaining records of shift operations when directed to do so.
• Basic understanding of the science s involved in wastewater treatment and potable water treatment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to draft reports on various phases of operation.

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