Class C Wastewater Licensed Operator Location:
Belleview, FL
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for performing skilled work in the operation and monitoring of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator:
Responsible for operating sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment at wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage and/or reclaimed water.
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests to determine load requirements.
- Works a forty (40) hour week, seven (7) day, eight (8) hour per shift with on-call shift work for emergency coverage.
- Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion process.
- Collects and analyzes samples for operation and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains plant records regarding treatment operations during assigned shift.
- Assists in making improvements in efficiency of department by making recommendations related to equipment and obtaining price quotes from vendors.
- Reviews records and reports compiled by plant operators.
- Generates and signs records and reports in accordance with prescribed regulatory reporting requirements.
- Works towards plant efficiency by maximizing treatment capabilities while minimizing costs.
- As the position moves in the matrix, may oversee work of trainees.
- Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.
- Implements the organization's guiding principles and core values.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.