WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR-LICENSE REQUIRED
Company: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders
possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree
of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively
convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide
excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external
customers. Performs progressively responsible work in the operation
and maintenance of a treatment plant and related equipment.
Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection for
proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity. Maintains a
plant log detailing specific information to be saved for record and
following shifts. Takes samples at multiple sample points for
laboratory analysis and compares to automated instrumentation
outputs; records and presents findings as appropriate. The City
offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the
competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in
the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment
option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from
employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs chemical analysis to ensure it meets highest quality
standards
- Observes and report any abnormalities in quality or equipment
around the plant
- Monitors injection well tests; inspects storage tanks around
the plant
- Assists in the preparation of various reports; documents
sampling results on plant documents
- Reads a variety of charts and meters; maintains accurate log
sheets
- Collects samples from different stages of treatment for
chemical, physical, or biological analysis
- Prepares work order requests to repair or calibrate plant
equipment
- Records and orders chemicals and supplies needed to test
samples to analysis; receives and logs in all chemicals and
supplies delivered
- Assists in transferring chemicals from bulk tanks to day tanks,
as needed.
- Attends department meetings and/or safety classes as
requested
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard
operating procedures and Federal, State, and County
regulations
- Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection
for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity; maintains
a plant log detailing specific information
- Operates and adjusts pumps, agitators, computers, valves, and
other equipment in order to maintain the highest degree of
treatment
- Collaborates with maintenance staff on specific projects from
an operational perspective; adjusts or bypasses specific areas,
processes, or equipment to ensure consistent treatment, plant
integrity, and safety as required
- Receives, tests, stores, monitors, changes, and returns liquid
chlorine cylinders as needed.
- Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various
hazardous chemicals.
- May assist in instructing and familiarizing trainees with the
various aspects of plant operation
- Performs related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK
ENVIRONMENT
- High School Diploma on G.E.D. equivalency six (6) months or
more of additional training
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the operation of
water treatment plant.
- State of Florida Class C Certified Operator's License in water.
PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF State of Florida Class C Certified
Operator's License in waterSpecial Requirements: Essential
Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The
employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to
work. HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION Depending on the number of
applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the
examination may consist of one or more of the following tests:
Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written
Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a
minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to
qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a
medical examination, including drug screening, prior to
appointment.An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive
examination shall receive preference points added to the total
passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the
Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST
submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort
Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J204 ).Closing
Date/Time:
Keywords: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale , WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR-LICENSE REQUIRED, Professions , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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