Wastewater Plant Operator

Cities, Inc.; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Continuous Service Benefit

Work-Life Balance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to perform skilled work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant and related equipment, ensuring safe and efficient processing in support of public health and environmental standards.

Under regular supervision, you will conduct plant tours, collect samples, monitor SCADA, perform routine maintenance, respond to emergencies, and help with preventive maintenance and lab tasks as described in the Essential Functions

Responsibilities

• Makes regular tours of plant and equipment such as pumps, aerators, clarifiers, hypochlorite systems, filters, thickeners, etc.
• Collection of samples and performs tests such as pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen and total suspended solids etc.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Performs routine maintenance, housekeeping, and cleaning
• Responding to emergencies such as spills and equipment failure.
• Operates computer SCADA system to monitor and control motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions, adjust Cl2 dosing and polymer dosing.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Troubleshoots process problems.
• Collects samples and performs routine lab work.
• Skims grease from settling tanks.
• Pumps sludge, drains tanks, rotates equipment.
• Cleans weirs, Primary Clarifiers, Secondary Clarifiers and services pumps, motors, and other equipment.
• Pressure cleaning of equipment, buildings and associated areas.
• Monitors chlorine residuals; makes chlorine feed rate adjustments.
• Operates sludge thickening and dewatering systems.
• Monitors telemetry system; calls out field crews for alarm situations.
• Investigates field calls from customers regarding backups, odors, etc., dispatches response crews
• Makes minor or emergency repairs; performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Operates forklift and backhoe style equipment.

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement of Job: The Wastewater Plant Operator performs skilled work in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant and its related equipment.This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient processing of wastewater, directly supporting the health and environmental standards of the community.Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Makes regular tours of plant and equipment such as pumps, aerators, clarifiers, hypochlorite systems, filters, thickeners, etc.
• Collection of samples and performs tests such as pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen and total suspended solids etc.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Performs routine maintenance, housekeeping, and cleaning
• Responding to emergencies such as spills and equipment failure.
• Operates computer SCADA system to monitor and control motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions, adjust Cl2 dosing and polymer dosing.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Troubleshoots process problems.

Related tasks:

• Collects samples and performs routine lab work.
• Skims grease from settling tanks.
• Pumps sludge, drains tanks, rotates equipment.
• Cleans weirs, Primary Clarifiers, Secondary Clarifiers and services pumps, motors, and other equipment.
• Pressure cleaning of equipment, buildings and associated areas.
• Monitors chlorine residuals; makes chlorine feed rate adjustments.
• Operates sludge thickening and dewatering systems.
• Monitors telemetry system; calls out field crews for alarm situations.
• Investigates field calls from customers regarding backups, odors, etc., dispatches response crews
• Makes minor or emergency repairs; performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Operates forklift and backhoe style equipment.