What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Operator - Class B position at City of Wildwood, FL?
Salary : $52,549.44 - $57,804.38 Annually
Location : Wildwood, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 0128252
Department : Utility Department
Division : Wastewater
Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
Come join one of the fastest growing cities in central Florida!
The Wastewater Plant Operator - Class B will perform a variety of skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems. The Plant Operator will work under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator and / or the Utilities Operations Manager.
Examples of Duties
- Monitors and adjusts the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the wastewater treatment plant; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analysis and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required
- Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant. Repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment
- Collects all samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state, and Federal requirements. Gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency as required. Monitors water quality and checks turbidity, chlorine, and fluoride levels
- Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods
- Assures that plant operates within required standards and all routine equipment adjustments as necessary
- Trains (as needed) lesser skilled wastewater treatment plant operators for plant operational procedures, sampling and maintenance operations
- Calibrates, modifies or repairs all instrumentation and control equipment including but not limited to chart recorders, chlorination equipment, high-service pumps, well pumps, SCADA controls, ground storage tanks, elevated storage tanks, buildings and structures
Typical Qualifications
City employees with Full-time status receive 100% paid Health Insurance. Dental / Vision, Life / AD&D benefits, Dependent coverage, and / or Supplemental Insurances are also available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction of which some fall under Section 125 pre-tax eligibility. The City of Wildwood participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributions follow current Florida Legislative requirements. Additional benefits include Paid Vacation tenure based; Sick Leave, FMLA, Tuition Reimbursement (degree specific), 9 Paid Holidays 2 Paid Half Day Holidays. The City of Wildwood is an EEO / AA / V / H / M / F / Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $52,549 - $57,804
