Plant Operator II - Water/Wastewater

Davie Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Birthday Leave

Wellness Days

Town Pension/Retirement Plan

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Davie Inc is seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our operations team. You will perform routine plant operation and maintenance on a shift, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards while protecting public health and the environment.

You will take samples, conduct laboratory analyses, adjust treatment equipment, and maintain detailed operation logs. Training new operators and reporting daily and monthly results are also included in this role.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience operating electrical and mechanical machinery in water/sewer treatment.
• Experience meeting state/federal standards and protecting public health.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant equipment and meters on shift to ensure proper operation.
• Take water/sewage samples and perform lab analyses; adjust equipment based on results.

Skills

Water treatment

Plant operation

Laboratory analysis

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the operation of a water or sewer treatment plant on an assigned shift. Is responsible for performing plant operation and maintenance duties in a responsible and professional manner consistent with standard operating practices in order to meet State and Federal standards and rules to protect the public health and environment. Reports to Superintendent of Operations.

Essential Job Functions

On and assigned shift, inspects plant equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly; takes samples of water or sewage at various stages of the treatment process, performs routine laboratory analyses to determine effectiveness of treatment procedures and records results; on the basis of sample results, adjusts treatment plant equipment, such as chlorinators, lime shakers, flocculators, digesters, sludge collectors, sand filters, chemical feeders, vacuum filters, conveyer systems, screens and related equipment; inspects recording charts and meters, and on the basis of such information, makes adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions.

Services a variety of plant equipment and machinery; cleans and paints equipment; assists mechanics in major repairs and in installation work; performs general building maintenance and custodial work at plant.

Instructs new operators in plant procedures and operations; keeps records and prepares periodic summary reports of operations.

Performs physical tests which include turbidity, color, odor, taste and temperature; chemical tests which include pH, alkalinity, carbon dioxide, hardness, metal content and residual chlorine fluoride; and other tests which include bacteriological count such as chloroform bacteria, plate count, etc.

Cleans and maintains bar screens.

Maintains sufficient supplies to chemicals to include chlorine, aluminum, Calgon, lime carbon, sodium chloride and various other chemicals.

Monitors control panel charts and pressure gauges.

Answers emergency phone calls and calls for re-connection of services, and dispatches proper personnel.

Operates a variety of motorized equipment such as a bobcat, backhoe, and vacuum truck used in the sewage treatment process.

Assigns daily laboratory, sampling, and maintenance requirements to shift operators.

Reports immediately, in person or via telephone, any serious plant breakdown or condition causing or likely to cause serious, inefficient or unsafe treatment plant operation or discharge of water or wastewater in a manner not authorized by the applicable regulatory agencies.

Maintains an operation and maintenance log for the treatment plants.

Submits complete, accurate reports relative to treatment plant operation, sampling and laboratory analysis on a daily basis, as well as timely monthly operating reports as prescribed in Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

Education And Experience Required

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical machinery similar to that in a water and sewer treatment plant. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Certification And License Required

• Possession of a Class "B" water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).
• May be required to possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement as issued by the State of Florida.

Essential Functions

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Leave:
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application Assistance/Information

• Licenses/Certifications: If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition and continuation of employment.
• Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Click the following link for a list of credentialed agencies: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml
• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: [e-mail]. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

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