Utilities Plant Operator Trainee (Northwest) (Wastewater)

Job Distinctions

This tier serves as a trainee level. Successful completion of the training program requires obtaining a Water or Wastewater Plant Operator “C” Certificate of License.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a valid State of Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator "C" Certificate of License.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a valid State of Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator "B" Certificate of License.

Job Distinctions

Possession of a valid State of Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator "A" Certificate of License.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Coordinates with Reclaimed Water staff to ensure uninterrupted service to all reclaimed water customers.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive, and flammable materials.
• Responds to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all department equipment, vehicles, and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Maintains current knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.
• May establish and implement operating protocols for one or more water/wastewater treatment facilities which includes reclaimed water systems according to local, state, and federal regulations to ensure permit compliance.
• May function as a lead worker when working with new operators or trainees.
• Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly.
• Researches and responds to information requests in conformance with department procedures.
• Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment.
• Performs laboratory analysis on collected samples, interprets test results, and makes routine process changes following established guidelines.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of water quality issues and resolution, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations.
• Notifies manager and/or other appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning of equipment.
• Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required.
• Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it from service.
• May direct the work of other staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling to include assisting with the training of personnel in emergency response plans and safety programs in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collects, organizes and evaluates water/wastewater operational data, and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments.
• Assists and advises operators at all levels in the resolution of difficult process problems. Works closely with environmental laboratory personnel to develop and implement sampling and testing procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees and/or performs routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code, and prescribed standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Collects, organizes and evaluates water/wastewater operational data, and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments.
• Coordinates with Reclaimed Water staff to ensure uninterrupted service to all reclaimed water customers.
• May establish and implement operating protocols for one or more water/wastewater treatment facilities which includes reclaimed water systems according to local, state, and federal regulations to ensure permit compliance.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records.
• Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it from service.
• Notifies manager and/or other appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning of equipment.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all department equipment, vehicles, and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• May direct the work of other staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling to include assisting with the training of personnel in emergency response plans and safety programs in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• May function as a lead worker when working with new operators or trainees.
• Researches and responds to information requests in conformance with department procedures.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive, and flammable materials.
• Performs laboratory analysis on collected samples, interprets test results, and makes routine process changes following established guidelines.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of water quality issues and resolution, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations.
• Responds to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety.
• Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment.
• Oversees and/or performs routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code, and prescribed standards.
• Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly.
• Maintains current knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.
• Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required.
• Assists and advises operators at all levels in the resolution of difficult process problems. Works closely with environmental laboratory personnel to develop and implement sampling and testing procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Assists and advises operators at all levels in the resolution of difficult process problems. Works closely with environmental laboratory personnel to develop and implement sampling and testing procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all department equipment, vehicles, and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• May function as a lead worker when working with new operators or trainees.
• Researches and responds to information requests in conformance with department procedures.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records.
• Maintains current knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive, and flammable materials.
• Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly.
• Performs laboratory analysis on collected samples, interprets test results, and makes routine process changes following established guidelines.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of water quality issues and resolution, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations.
• Collects, organizes and evaluates water/wastewater operational data, and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments.
• Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it from service.
• May direct the work of other staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling to include assisting with the training of personnel in emergency response plans and safety programs in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees and/or performs routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code, and prescribed standards.
• Responds to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety.
• Coordinates with Reclaimed Water staff to ensure uninterrupted service to all reclaimed water customers.
• Notifies manager and/or other appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning of equipment.
• May establish and implement operating protocols for one or more water/wastewater treatment facilities which includes reclaimed water systems according to local, state, and federal regulations to ensure permit compliance.
• Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Notifies manager and/or other appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning of equipment.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of water quality issues and resolution, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations.
• May function as a lead worker when working with new operators or trainees.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive, and flammable materials.
• Responds to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety.
• May direct the work of other staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling to include assisting with the training of personnel in emergency response plans and safety programs in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates with Reclaimed Water staff to ensure uninterrupted service to all reclaimed water customers.
• Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly.
• Oversees and/or performs routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code, and prescribed standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.
• Assists and advises operators at all levels in the resolution of difficult process problems. Works closely with environmental laboratory personnel to develop and implement sampling and testing procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it from service.
• Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all department equipment, vehicles, and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records.
• Collects, organizes and evaluates water/wastewater operational data, and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments.
• Performs laboratory analysis on collected samples, interprets test results, and makes routine process changes following established guidelines.
• Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment.
• May establish and implement operating protocols for one or more water/wastewater treatment facilities which includes reclaimed water systems according to local, state, and federal regulations to ensure permit compliance.
• Researches and responds to information requests in conformance with department procedures.

Job Specifications

• Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence.
• Knowledge of all regulations governing water/wastewater treatment and operator responsibility.
• Knowledge of department procedure and guidelines.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices applicable to advanced treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations, and maintenance records and reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and interpret, utilize, and adjust automation/instrumentation devices and systems to meet facility operational requirements.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology related to the operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
• Knowledge of written, oral, computer communication, and analytical skills are required.

Job Specifications

• Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to understand and interpret, utilize, and adjust automation/instrumentation devices and systems to meet facility operational requirements.
• Knowledge of department procedure and guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology related to the operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices applicable to advanced treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of written, oral, computer communication, and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence.
• Knowledge of all regulations governing water/wastewater treatment and operator responsibility.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations, and maintenance records and reports.

Job Specifications

• Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence.
• Ability to understand and interpret, utilize, and adjust automation/instrumentation devices and systems to meet facility operational requirements.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology related to the operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of department procedure and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices applicable to advanced treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations, and maintenance records and reports.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
• Knowledge of all regulations governing water/wastewater treatment and operator responsibility.
• Knowledge of written, oral, computer communication, and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of written, oral, computer communication, and analytical skills are required.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices applicable to advanced treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of department procedure and guidelines.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology related to the operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations, and maintenance records and reports.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of all regulations governing water/wastewater treatment and operator responsibility.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
• Ability to understand and interpret, utilize, and adjust automation/instrumentation devices and systems to meet facility operational requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.
• Required to work in confined spaces while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used
• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet.

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet.
• Required to work in confined spaces while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used
• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used
• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet.
• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.
• Required to work in confined spaces while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet.
• Required to work in confined spaces while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.
• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND

NOTE:

Incumbents hired as “Trainees” will serve a one-year probationary period. They are required to complete all educational requirements to acquire a valid State of Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator "C" Certificate of License within one year of position assignment and obtain the license within eighteen (18) months.

Upon completion of training, to include obtaining a valid State of Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator "C" Certificate of License, incumbents will be promoted to Plant Operator Tier 2. The training period may be extended by the Agency to which the position is assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License; AND

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License; AND
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License; AND