Water Wastewater Division - Operator

Based on State of Florida Regulations this position REQUIRES a Florida class “C” water or class “C” wastewater plant operator’s licenses. If you do not have this license you are not eligible for this position.

City of Marianna is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and E-verify Employer.

JOB SUMMARY

This is skilled, specialized work in the operation of a water/wastewater facility. This is supervisory and advanced independent work with the responsibility for the continuous operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment facility. Position requires evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, monitoring processes, materials and surroundings, identifying objects, actions and events, observing and otherwise obtaining information from relevant sources, inspecting equipment, structures and materials, documenting and recording information, making decision and solving problems, and communicating with supervisors and coworkers. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, dependability, integrity, independence, stress tolerance, initiative, and analytical thinking. Supervision is received from the Supervisor Division of Water/Wastewater.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Responsible for operation and maintenance and repair of the water/wastewater treatment facility.

· Responsible for regular inspections of the treatment plant, well sites, and storage systems.

· Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.

· Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirement and defect malfunctions.

· Collet and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.

· Record operational data, personal attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

· Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

· Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.

· Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.

· Assure safe and efficient operation and inspections of various equipment such as pumps of various types, chlorinators, and equipment.

· Perform duties of water/wastewater operator during certain shifts or during emergencies.

· Operate and maintain belt press.

· Perform preventive maintenance and keep records.

· Operation of various laboratory equipment, pickup trucks, air compressors, backhoe, push and riding mower, weed eaters, dump truck, and various hand tools.

· Clean work areas.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from a standard high school or GED; two (2) years’ experience.

Special requirements

Must possess a valid Florida driver license.

Florida class “C” water or class “C” wastewater plant operator’s licenses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Considerable knowledge of and skill in operating electrical and mechanical equipment pertinent to water/wastewater treatment.

· Knowledge of technology such as material safety data sheet MSDS software, data logging software, records management software, industrial control software, and Microsoft Office.

· Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their reactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

· Ability to perform preventive maintenance, make repairs and modifications as necessary to ensure optimum operation and efficiency of equipment.

· Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

· Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

· Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answer that make sense.

· Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong and recognizing there is a problem.

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers.

Ability to direct, instruct, and supervise.

· Ability to prepare written reports and keep records in English.

• Ability to carry out and issue oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.

· Skill in the use of required tools and equipment such as bacterial removal equipment, chemical pumps, chlorine handling equipment, hydrocarbons analyzers or detectors, mixers and agitators, nitrogen or nitrate or nitrate analyzer, oil content monitors analyzers, oxygen generators, packed water treatment systems, ultrafiltration equipment and water purification equipment.

· Skill in controlling the operations of equipment or systems.

· Skill in watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure machine is working properly.

· Skill in conducting tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality or take corrective action.

· Skill in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

· Skill in repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 101 or more pounds.

· Frequent pushing & pulling of up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

· Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching above shoulders, reaching outward, handling, fingering, standing, shoveling, & walking.

· Occasionally climbing, crawling and sitting.

· Frequent driving (automatic or manual shift).

· Acceptable vision (with or without correction).

· Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside and outside year round all weather conditions during the day.

Very physical and dirty

Moderate to heavy manual labor.

Required to wear protective or safety equipment while in performance of task or if deemed necessary.

Exposure to contaminants such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors.

Exposure to sounds, noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.

Exposure to hazardous equipment.

HOURS WORKED

Work Schedule is a floating schedule with some weeks that includes overtime, weekends and holidays. Hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Employee works five days on with one day off then works four days on with two days off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.33 - $27.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $28