Utility Plant Operator I

City of Jacksonville Beach; Jacksonville Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking municipal team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in water and wastewater treatment. This role is essential for ensuring the proper operation of treatment plants and facilities, requiring a blend of technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality. You'll engage in hands-on work, from operating machinery to conducting laboratory analyses, all while contributing to the community's well-being. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Ability to operate and monitor treatment plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Perform routine laboratory analysis and record results.
• Inspect and adjust equipment to meet operational needs.

Skills

Water Treatment Knowledge

Wastewater Treatment Knowledge

Mechanical Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Water or Wastewater Class C License

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Pumps

Motors

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs intermediate skilled and technical work in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants and related facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Utility Plant Superintendent or Utility Plant Deputy Superintendent. Work may be specialized according to the assigned division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work ismedium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending terrain, ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping:Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Visual Acuity: Required for operation of machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, working in confined spaces, and wearing an appropriate respiratory protection device as necessary. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and/or waterborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Operates and maintains municipal water or wastewater treatment plant, and/or stormwater systems, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and quality standards.Representative tasks may include any or all of the following:

• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant and facilities; inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions of equipment to supervisor; assists mechanics in major repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis to determine effectiveness of the treatment process and records results.
• Inspects, monitors, reads, and interprets recording charts, dials, and meters to determine flow and feed rate; enters data into computerized system.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Operates, cleans, and services pumps, hoses, and strainers; removes solids; lubricates and cleans machinery and equipment as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and daily logs.
• May act as a lead worker providing guidance, direction and training to plant operator trainees and unskilled and semi-skilled workers as assigned.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

OTHER INFORMATION
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent and the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Special Qualifications:

A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida and a Water or Wastewater Class C License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of operating principles, processes, and theories applicable to water and wastewater treatment, equipment, and machinery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical operations and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required of the work.
• Ability to accurately follow routine operating and recording procedures.
• Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to operate and monitor heavy and light equipment, pumps, motors, valves, and structures.
• Ability to instruct subordinate operators in plant operations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

This position is part of a qualification advancement plan.Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC Team:

• Empowerment –Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• Pride –A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• Integrity –We hold ourselves, individually and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• Communication –Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• Teamwork–Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goals