What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator position at City of Boca Raton?
Performs intermediate skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and related equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:Makes regular tours of plant and equipment such as pumps, lime softening units, chemical feed equipment, hypochlorite systems, ammoniators, various filter systems, nano-filtration membrane systems, degassifiers, scrubbers, etc;
Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, etc.; controls tank levels, chemical dosages and flow rates;
Records readings from meters and instruments;
Checks functioning of equipment;
Operates computer SCADA system to control and monitor plant flow, water quality and status of machinery;
Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, chemical feed systems, membrane skids, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions;
Troubleshoots process problems.
RELATED TASKS:
Monitors and records readings from meters and instruments and makes related adjustments
Collects samples and performs routine lab work;
Monitors, maintains and cleans lime slaker equipment and polymer feed equipment
Backwashes filters
Changes out cartridge filters
Monitors, flushes and rotates membrane skids in and out of service
Chemically cleans and flushes membrane skids
Responds to customer complaints; dispatches appropriate field crew, lab technician, etc.
Makes minor or emergency repairs; performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment;
Communicates with support divisions regarding plant maintenance, instrumentation, and electrical issues in need of attention
Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties;
Performs related tasks as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations; general knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to lift articles weighing 50 pounds; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; some skill in the use and care of hand tools; skill in the use and care of lab testing and analysis equipment and instrument; skill in the use of computers and SCADA systems associated with plant operations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least six (6) months of experience in the operation of a water treatment plant.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Possession of Florida DEP Class "C" (or higher) water treatment certificate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
Salary : $25
