Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator C

City of DeLand
120 South Florida Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720
Phone: (386) 626-7000
Pay Grade: U110 Dept: Wastewater Treatment Plant
Exempt: No Reports to: Wastewater Plant Superintendent
Hours: 40 per week Date: 2023
SUMMARY: This position assists in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant. This position requires daily plant site operations in order to maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing water. Employee will be required to handle hazardous chemicals. The employee may also be responsible for the ground maintenance program, janitorial duties, and compound security on a shift. The employee reports to Assistant Wastewater Plant Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates the wastewater plant and is responsible for a shift.
• Maintaining adequate chemical supplies for daily operations
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Monitors and operates computers for alarms and proper operation of wastewater plant.
• Maintains daily logs and records.
• Performs minor laboratory work.
• Answers telephone calls and dispatches emergency crew.
• Must be available for after hours call outs
• Reports any operational deficiencies to supervisor
• Checks all equipment.
• The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• May operate equipment on occasion, such as tractor, and trucks.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must be able to utilize all features afforded by computer technology software, report writing programs and other required software and micro-computer equipment utilized by the assigned work unit. The applicant must maintain a valid Class “C” Wastewater Operators License issued by the FDEP, CPR / AED qualified and must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license
REASONING ABILITY: The applicant must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms. The applicant must also be able to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the treatment process and the maintenance and repair of the plant equipment.
General knowledge of SCADA operation
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain shift records and perform routine chemical analysis.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain good personal relations with other employees and the public.
REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
Valid Driver License
Class “C” Wastewater Plant Operators License issued by the FDEP
CPR and AED Certificate
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may reach, climb, walk, stand, stoop, drive, balance or push to complete job task. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions. The employee may work in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment. The employee may also come in contact with heights, electrical energy, poor lighting, darkness, odors, and may be required to have legs, feet, or hands in water / wastewater while on the job.
Lifting: > 75 Pounds
Environment: Inside office or outside in various weather conditions
Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Hearing: Normal to very high noise levels

• Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.