Wastewater Plant Operator C, B, A, Or Trainee

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

• Maintain supply inventories.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.
• Continue education both for licensing and to remain current.
• Monitor biological operation and make changes as often as conditions warrant.
• Perform housekeeping duties, as needed.
• Required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign tasks.
• Conduct minor maintenance, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Record data and analytical results.
• Collect samples and perform required analysis.

• Ability to learn standard operating procedures for the plant
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill in time management, prioritization and organization
• Ability to relate and respond to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent courtesy and tact in considerable public contact and/or confrontational situations which is not limited to co-workers, customers, and outside vendors.
• Skill in Troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues
• Ability to use and navigate SCADA systems.
• Ability to be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and or in response to emergencies
• Ability to effectively operate necessary equipment, including but not limited to including vehicle, telephone, radio, cell phone, digital camera, computer, printer, copier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to log and record complete and accurate records into computer system, and daily log sheets.
• Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations.
• Skill in collecting and testing samples
• Knowledgeable in understanding math pertaining to the treatment process. (basic math)Skill in gathering and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to form and implement solutions in coordination with other team members
• Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of vibration.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must complete all required correspondence courses and submit application to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to take the Operator Certification "C" License test within one (1) year of being hired, and obtain "C" License within eighteen (18) months of employment. Failure to submit application to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) within one (1) year of hire date or failure to achieve certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date may result in termination.
• High School diploma or GED

• Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class "A" license.

• Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class "B" license.

• Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class "C" license.

• Must complete all required correspondence courses and submit application to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to take the Operator Certification "C" License test within one (1) year of being hired, and obtain "C" License within eighteen (18) months of employment. Failure to submit application to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) within one (1) year of hire date or failure to achieve certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date may result in termination.

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. Risk of electrical shock.
• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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