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Form of workRequired to perform duties at water/wastewater and field system as directed.
Operates and maintains a water/wastewater treatment plant performing basic chemical and bacteriological tests.
Prepares and maintains plant operational records for the environmental compliance requirements with local, state and federal government agencies.
Collects regulatory and laboratory data for the submission of time sensitive compliance reports to Lead Operator for review.
Monitors plant for proper functioning of pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters and chemical feeders, making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow of water/wastewater.
Makes chemical feed and treatment adjustments as necessary and replenishes treatment equipment with chemicals as needed; fills chemical tanks, changes chlorine cylinders, dons specialized, personal, protective equipment when handling chemicals.
Perform sampling and complete testing for bacteriological contaminants (Bac T) according to state certified lab guidelines.
Utilizes facility equipment to ensure safety procedures are followed in emergency situations as they relate to facility malfunctions.
Arranges sampling pickup, laboratory analysis and confirmation of laboratory results. Collects samples from designated points, performs basic chemical tests; interprets test results and manages responses.
Operates and inspects emergency generators for proper performance.
Provides preventative maintenance on buildings, calibrates mechanical equipment and repairs equipment as necessary; changing belts, motors, valves, piping, pumps, etc.
Serves as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires six months experience in water or waste water plant operations or closely related experience.
Requires a Class C or higher FDEP Water and/or Wastewater State of Florida license.
Requires a valid driver's license (must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment).
Must be able to work shift and weekend hours. Subject to on-call rotation. Must be able to serve on the City's Emergency Management Team as essential personnel.General knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and methods used in a treatment plant.
General knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with plant operations and related activities and the necessary precautions.
General knowledge of chemistry as applied to treatment facilities.
Knowledge and ability to follow common standard operating procedures (SOP) needed to meet laboratory compliance reporting.
Ability to adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines and other plant equipment.
Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operations.
Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records and to make calculations and computations.
As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.
The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net.
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