Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator C

Full-time – Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20.61/hr - $24.73/hr. (DOQ)

Specialized work in the operation of a typical wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.  Employees are required to know and work in accordance with established plant operating procedures, but they receive specific instructions as to departures to be made from standard procedures. Participates in making minor and major repairs to mechanical equipment, reports any breakdowns. Keeps under close observation the physical condition of wastewater under treatment of proper temperatures, color and odors.

Essential Duties:

1. Participates in making minor and major repairs to mechanical equipment, reports major breakdowns.
2. Keeps under close observation the physical condition of wastewater under treatment of proper temperatures, color and odors.
3. Operates pumps, agitators, telescope valves, and other equipment in order to treat properly the raw sewage.
4. Makes necessary adjustments to chlorinators, and other operating machinery and equipment.
5. Reads and graduates flow meter charts and log reading and takes samples for chemical analysis.
6. Informs supervisor of any mechanical defects.
7. Assists with the maintenance, repair and the overhaul of lift stations, machinery and equipment.
8. Keeps logs or records pertaining to shift activities.
9. Maintains records and reports.
10. Prepares and submits departmental forms.
11. Performs general maintenance and labor work such as mowing, cleaning, laying pipe and concrete, and painting.
12. Works on-call on a rotation basis on weekends and nights.
13. Performs related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Valid Class C Wastewater Operator’s Certificate issued by the State of Florida mandatory.
• Minimum of two (2) years continuous experience in water or wastewater operations.
• A comparable amount of educations and/or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Must complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.