Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator"C" Dept: WWTP Lake City, FL

This position require technical work in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work is performed under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor. ** Nature of Work

Essential Functions:**

• Assists in the operation of wastewater treatment or water pollution control facilities and maintenance thereof including taking samples, testing and supervising the running of tests.
• Collects and runs tests on samples.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned routinely, including: strainer, clarifiers, cleaning belt press, globe, drain compressor, and bar-screen.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance and repair of equipment, gauges, building, pumps, etc.
• Monitors charts, gauges, meters, and equipment continuously throughout shift.
• Assists in correcting malfunctions.
• Supervises subordinate trainees and other personnel.
• Assists in the training of personnel.
• Maintains legally accurate records of water quality and other data.
• Drives a vehicle.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete | | statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to | | perform all duties as assigned.) | | | | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: | | Equipment:Uses small office equipment, including copy machines or | | multi-line telephone systems. Uses computers for data entry. Uses or | | repairs medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or | | commercial mowers. | | | | Critical Skills/ Expertise:All employees must possess knowledge | | of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the | | ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual | | related to the job tasks. The abilities expected of all employees | | include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction | | of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with | | stated policies, be appropriate groomed and attired so as to present | | a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, | | goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared | | at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify | | the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with | | stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of | | accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and | | professional image when engaged in any activity with the public; | | operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications | | and/or within the specified parameters and in accordance with | | policies; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of | | cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the | | public and colleagues. Critical skills/expertise identified for this | | job include: | | | | - Knowledge of the treatment plant operations, policies, procedures | | and methods; | | - Ability to make and maintain records and reports. Ability to | | organize, establish priorities, supervises technical employees | | and to assure high quality operations at all times; | | - Ability to work rotating shifts; | | - Ability to supervise the work of subordinates; and | | - Good mechanical skills. | | | | Minimum Qualifications: | | | | - Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education | | Diploma (GED) and minimum of one (1) year actual experience in a | | wastewater treatment plant. | | - Must possess a Class C Waste Water Operators Certificate as | | issued by the State of Florida. | | - Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable | | driving record.The employee must have avaliddriver'slicenseto | | drive their personal vehicle or a company vehicle as required by | | the employer to various worksites. | | | | ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS | | | | - Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). | | - Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). | | - Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. | | - Lifting and carrying of heavy pounds. | | - Depth Perception | | - Distinguish colors | | - Walking | | - Climbing | | - Smelling | | - Driving | | | | Environmental Conditions: | | | | - Works inside. | | - Works out-of-doors in various weather conditions with: noise, | | chemicals, electrical energy or radiant energy, slippery | | surfaces, uneven surfaces, and odors. | | - Works at heights (up to 60 feet). | | - Works with vibrations. | | | | | | | | City of Lake Cityprovidesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to | | all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, | | color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. | | In addition to federal law requirements.City of Lake | | Citycomplieswith applicable state and local laws governing | | nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the | | company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and | | conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, | | promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, | | compensation, and training.City of Lake Cityemploysonly U.S. | | citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in | | compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. | | which requires that all employees present original documentation that | | establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business | | days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire | | date).