As ayou’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance, establishing and maintaining effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn & gain skills involving water treatment, visual inspection & basic maintenance of equipment, and manual & auto control system servicing & repair of process treatment facilities
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water
- Operates manual valves, gates, & hand/off/auto controls, and human machine interface (HMI) controls to start/stop pumps, engines, valves and generators to control and/or adjust flow throughout treatment process facilities
- Collects samples, conducts flow meter readings, and field measurements of specific parameters throughout process treatment facilities
- Performs routine laboratory analyses for process control measures as well as specific permit reporting as trained & assigned
- Documentation of process control measurements, meter readings, process treatment activities, laboratory analysis results, and preventive maintenance, daily equipment inspections, & repair work; both manually & digitally
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships client employees, vendors, and the public
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift work as assigned.
- Perform operations, maintenance, & repair work in & out doors under a variety of safe weather & working conditions
- Work tasks include climbing stairs, ladders, prolonged walking and standing
- Safe & proper use & operation of hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment as trained & assigned
- Development of a commitment to personal safety and the safety of co-workers is essential
- Basic understanding and ability to operate a computer
- Performs custodial and other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Florida water operator’s license (minimum C license) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe
- Ability to work with diverse teams
- Experience in serving water municipal clients
- 1-year experience operating a water treatment facility
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
