Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C/Mechanic

Department: Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater

position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

Treatment Plant Operator A/Mechanic – Wastewater: $27.65 to $30.42 hourly

Treatment Plant Operator B/Mechanic – Wastewater: $26.40 to $29.04 hourly

Treatment Plant Operator C/Mechanic – Wastewater: $25.18 to $27.70 hourly

Selections for current vacancies will be based upon the candidate’s highest level of current/active FDEP license held.

Please see the requirements listed below.

Positions are available in the North, Central, and South areas of the County. Work schedule involves shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Performs experienced crafts and trades work participating in the daily operation, maintenance, and housekeeping typical of a wastewater treatment facility. Work includes operating process pumps, motors, blowers, and other wastewater treatment plant equipment; taking samples of sewage, effluents, and sludge; performing simple, routine laboratory tests, including sludge settling, centrifuge, and chlorine residual tests; cleaning treatment plant structures and equipment; and performing mechanical repairs on tanks, pumps, plant generators, mixers, aerators; center contacts, air compressors, chlorination equipment, lime and other chemical feed equipment, grit removal systems, mechanical screens, sludge dewatering equipment, and other equipment used in booster plants and utility lift stations.

REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP),PLUS:

TPO CLASS A/Mechanic – WW:Five (5) years [10,400 hours] of documented hands-on experience working on-site in a wastewater treatment facility PLUS two (2) years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.

TPO CLASS B/Mechanic – WW:Three (3) years [6,240 hours] of documented hands-on experience working on-site in a wastewater treatment facility PLUS two (2) years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.

TPO CLASS C/Mechanic – WW: One (1) year [2,080 hours] of documented hands-on experience working on-site in a wastewater treatment facility PLUS two (2) years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.

Additional college or technical coursework in subjects related to science or treatment plant operations is preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment.Must possess a valid active Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class A, Class B, or Class C Wastewater Operator’s license and maintain said license in an active status during the term of employment. Must be able to pass an OSHA-compliant forklift operator training course, that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178, and be able to safely operate a forklift. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

These positions are part of an established career ladder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 – 8 hours
   • WALK:5 – 8 hours
   • SIT:5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 – 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Pulling; Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A