Lead Treatment Operator

Toho Water Authority

Kissimmee (FL)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Onsite Wellness Center

401(a) and 457 Retirement Plans

Retirement Match

Group Basic Life Insurance / AD&D

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Time / Sick Bank

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account Program

Dependent Care (FSA)

Longevity and Christmas Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toho Water Authority seeks a skilled Treatment Operator Lead to ensure smooth wastewater reclamation facility operations. You will lead daily plant tours, monitor pressures and residuals, and manage work orders, budgeting, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires a Florida Wastewater Operator License, a Florida Class E Driver's License, and at least three years' relevant experience, plus willingness to be on standby rotation. Health benefits and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Florida Wastewater Operator License is required.
Florida Class E Driver's License is required.
Willingness to be on standby rotation.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor wastewater reclamation facility daily.
Review and manage work orders, repairs, and purchases.
Maintain chemical inventory and facility records.
Ensure regulatory reporting requirements are met (DMRs, inspections).
Coordinate with supervisor on budget requests and staffing.

Skills

Standby rotation availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Wastewater Operator License

Florida Class E Driver's License

Job description

Salary

Treatment Operator III/C Lead: $26.82 - $35.74 - Hourly ($55,786.00 - $74,339.00 - Annually)
Treatment Operator IV/B Lead: $28.69 - $38.25 - Hourly ($59,675.00 - $79,560.00 - Annually)
Treatment Operator V/A Lead: $32.13 - $45.90 - Hourly ($66,830.00 - $95,472.00 - Annually)

General Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure and maintain compliance and operations of the Toho Water Authority Wastewater Reclamation Facility assigned. This is accomplished by checking for normal operations, system pressure, and chlorine residuals; performing inspections on all pumps; performing maintenance on all equipment; and evaluating facility operations. Other duties include fulfilling monthly, quarterly, and annual work orders; approving all purchases; tracking all purchases on spread sheets; submitting new purchase orders; creating work orders for repairs; managing customer complaints; and assisting the Chief Operator.

Essential Functions

Fulfills facilities operations by, conducting daily plant tour; collecting data; collecting samples; analyzing chlorine residuals in effluent; recording details in the log book.
Assists the Treatment Operator Chief with biannual and annual employee evaluations.
Manages work orders by generating and assigning work orders. Reviews work orders for timely completion; accurate equipment and work completed information; and ensures costs are captured correctly. Will also close all correctly completed work orders.
Maintains correct inventory of facility chemicals by placing chemical orders as necessary, as well as fuel, and spare equipment.
Remains updated on all company e‑mail by daily opening e‑mail account; filtering information; saving important data; and replying to emails in a timely manner.
Ensures that the appropriate facility GST tanks levels, pressures, flow rates, and residuals are maintained.
Assists in Capital and Operating budget planning by evaluating facility needs and submitting budget requests to the Supervisor, with complete background and explanation of needs.
Assists with all purchasing needs by processing P.O. requests and approving invoices.
Assures all Toho Water Authority and regulatory agency reporting requirements are met (to include DMRs, crane inspections, meter calibrations, scale calibration, EPA QA/QC requirements, malfunction and planned maintenance reports).
Maintains, readily available, accurate and current documentation for all water facilities equipment (to include well information, pump and motor info, piping, valves, building records, inspection certifications, calibration records, and O&M manuals)
Safety: ensures appropriate PPE is available, inspections are conducted, monthly meetings are held, ensures all Water Reclamation Facility staff use appropriate PPE when needed, and all safety requirements are properly documented.
Manages daily workload by scheduling and delegating work to Operators.
Provides regular feedback to employees under his/her supervision through regular meetings, written communication. Provides feedback to the Supervisor to assist with evaluations.
All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.
Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.
Must possess a Florida Wastewater Operator License.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.
Must be willing to be on standby rotation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.

Benefits