Plant Operator C

City of Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Myers is seeking a Water/Wastewater Technician to collect samples, analyze data, and monitor plant operations. The role requires maintaining inventories, performing minor maintenance, and continuing education for licensure.

The position may involve driving a vehicle and adhering to strict attendance and safety standards. The incumbent will work under supervision, handle data entry into computer systems, and adapt to emergency situations while ensuring accurate records and compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Active Florida Water/Wastewater Class “C” license required.
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform required analysis.
• Record data and analytical results.
• Monitor biological operation and make changes as conditions warrant.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Maintain supply inventories.
• Conduct minor maintenance as needed.
• Continue education for licensing and to remain current.
• Drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SCADA systems

Data recording

Time management

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Florida Driver’s License

Florida Water/Wastewater Class “C” license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, position is responsible for the collection and storage of data for management and regulatory agencies; maintain equipment; and control flow and processing of water/wastewater.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations
• Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations.
• Knowledgeable in understanding math pertaining to the treatment process. (basic math)Skill in gathering and maintaining accurate records
• Skill in collecting and testing samples
• Skill in Troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues
• Skill in time management, prioritization and organization
• Ability to use and navigate SCADA systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to learn standard operating procedures for the plant
• Ability to be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and or in response to emergencies
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to form and implement solutions in coordination with other team members
• Ability to log and record complete and accurate records into computer system, and daily log sheets.
• 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.
• 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 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class “C” license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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

TYPE OF WORK

Work performed is primarily:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.
• 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.