Job Description
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SUMMARY Under close supervision trains to operate wastewater (WW) treatment, sludge press operation and reclaimed water field site inspection of the Citys reclaimed water system as required be Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Due to the nature of the work, appropriate safety footwear must be worn at all times in designated areas. The City provides reimbursement for approved safety shoes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates, monitors, installs, performs preventative maintenance/repair activities and keeps records related to machinery, equipment, and facilities at the Citys WWTP, lift stations, sanitary sewer piping system and reclaimed water distribution system including, but not limited to: electrical and hydraulic systems, pumps, controls, sludge-belt-press; chlorination equipment, reclaimed water distribution and sewer collection pipelines; manholes and street excavations.
- Performs reclaimed water field site inspection for the Citys reclaimed water distribution system (i.e., boxes, connections, etc.) in accordance with FDEP requirements
- Informs new and existing City customers of rules and requirement of reclaimed water use.
- Operates equipment utilized in the Department including, but not limited to: backhoes, bobcats, boom truck, front end loader, sewer pressure cleaner, pipeline television equipment and sludge-press.
- Provides technical assistance in troubleshooting operational problems associated with the utility system.
- Maintains/cleans work area, tools, machinery, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
- Under the guidance of the WW Plant/Lab Manager, participates in WW Plant Operator continuing education requirements to include completing coursework and attendingcertification workshops.
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process control needs.
- Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of sewage through filtering, settling, aeration and sludge digestion processes.
- Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
- Collects sewage samples and conducts routine laboratory tests.
- Performs general maintenance work on plant and collection system components.
- Maintains a strong commitment to City of Cape Canaveral Organizational Values:
Organizational Values - Performs other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Operator C: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
Operator B: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation. Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
Operator A: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operation and mechanical repair work.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Operator C: Possess and maintain a Class "C" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Operator B: Possess and maintain a Class "B" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Operator A: Possess and maintain a Class "A" Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position. Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
WAGE: Dependent on License and Experience:
Operator C: $21.33 $35.83
Operator B: $22.40 $37.62
Operator A: $24.69 $41.48
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, PH meters, color meters, centrifuges, CL analyzers, turbidity meters, gas detectors, composite samplers, etc. Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent reaching, kneeling, lifting and climbing. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, manuals, blueprints, charts, graphs, etc. Requires the ability to prepare various reports, work sheets, work orders, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply theories of algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Does not require the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as meters and general maintenance tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressions or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has general knowledge of the processes involved in water and/or wastewater treatment and maintaining related equipment. Has working knowledge of applicable state and local laws, ordinances and/or other regulations related to water and/or wastewater treatment. Ability to recognize breakdowns in treatment plant equipment and irregularities in meter/gauge readings and test results. Ability to maintain routine records. Ability to make proper judgment to control processes for optimum effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to make decisions within departmental policies and occasionally in the absence of stated procedures. Ability to assist and advise operator trainees and other less experienced plant operators. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with coworkers and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Duties and Responsibilities."
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Responds to weekend/holiday/after hour calls.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and timeoff requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, selfreliant and selfstarting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the general public.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound timemanagement methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Safety Equipment Requirement: This position requires the use of City-approved safety footwear at all times while performing duties. Employees are responsible for wearing protective shoes or boots that meet ASTM F2413 standards for impact and compression resistance. The City provides annual reimbursement the purchase of City-approved safety footwear, in accordance with applicable policies. Minimum Standards: Must comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including the use of safety footwear; the City offers reimbursement for safety shoes per current policy.