Treatment Plant Operator Trainee – Water Position Available In Broward, Florida

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This apprentice position works
under the supervision of a licensed operator at all times. Under the supervision of a specified
departmental supervisor, operates treatment facilities to control flow and
processing of water/wastewater, sludge and effluent. Employee in this position is expected to
receive and understand instructional information, to retain and apply academic
knowledge of treatment plant theories and methods, and to follow standard
operating procedures for safe handling and storage of treatment chemicals.
Employee operates and maintains treatment plant equipment to regulate water
flows and system pressure in the City’s water and/or wastewater treatment
plants. The TPO Trainee observes
variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and
test results to determine processing requirements and makes necessary
operational adjustments, as appropriate. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports of adherence to
established State of Florida Rules and Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and functions, as outlined
herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within
this position. They are not listed in
any order of importance. The omission of
specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position
if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned. Monitors, adjusts, and records data from
gauges, meters, control panel and equipment to ensure proper treatment,
pressures and flow rates of the water/wastewater systems. Maintains shift logs and records meter and
gauge readings. Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory
testing and analyses. Inspects, handles emergencies, and maintains
mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plant. Dispatches appropriate service crews in
response to emergencies. Performs routine troubleshooting on process
equipment. Participates in the training and development
of Treatment Plant Operator Trainees. Responds to customer inquiries and complaints,
and provides information or refers to appropriate personnel. Follows proper safety procedures at all times
while on duty. Conducts Plant and facility tours and oral
presentations as directed. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must have obtained a high school diploma or
equivalent; Must possess and maintain valid Class “E”
Florida Driver’s License Must
provide documentation evidencing a passing score on the FDEP (Class “C” or
higher) Treatment Plant Operator licensure examination. Must
complete the work experience required for licensure and obtain his/her TPO
license (Class “C” or higher) within 18 months of becoming a TPO Trainee. Failure to complete these requirements may
result in demotion or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR

STANDARDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements :

Tasks involve some walking, standing,
bending, stooping; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy
weight (20 – 50 pounds) and occasionally very heavy (100+ pounds) items.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge
the readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether
similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal
people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or
directions.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of
technical materials relevant to water/wastewater regulatory practices and
technical aspects of operation and maintenance.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to draw valid
conclusions from testing and monitoring processes. Requires the ability to apply common sense
understanding to perform semi-repetitive tasks and to utilize principles of
rational systems.

Verbal Aptitude:

Must communicate efficiently and effectively
in standard English. Must speak with
poise, confidence, and voice control.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide; interpret graphs; calculate decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for
proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and
eyes accurately for testing and inspection tasks and for record maintenance.

Manual Dexterity:

Must have minimal levels of
eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:

Requires the ability to differentiate between
colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people from
a variety of departments and backgrounds in both giving and receiving
information and instructions.

Physical communications:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear:
(talking: expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken words;
hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.).

Environmental Requirements:

Duties require frequent exposure to adverse
environmental and hazardous conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic water/wastewater treatment
methods and procedures, sanitary characteristics of wastewater and chemicals
used in the treatment process. Knowledge of plant safety precautions. Skilled in the use of treatment plant
equipment, i.e., pumps, measuring devices, valves, and basic water quality
laboratory equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and
written instruction. Ability to gather and maintain complete and
accurate records. Ability to operate computer systems.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Margate, Florida, is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101

et.
seq.), the City of Margate will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current
employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. •Special Application Instructions Must complete coursework and pass the state test to be eligible for appointment as a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Must uploaded state training certificate with application.