Wastewater Plant Operator I

Overview

This is entry-level skilled work in operating Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment and processes. This position requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as the treatment processes are operated continuously. Work involves responsibility for learning and participating in the care and efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant during an assigned shift. Work includes covering a working area containing several wastewater treatment system operating units. As employees gain familiarity with treatment operations, they work independently. Work is reviewed by a supervisor who checks records and charts and makes daily inspections throughout the plant to check the condition and upkeep of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level skilled work in operating Wastewater / Water Treatment Plant equipment and processes
• Requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as the treatment processes are operated continuously
• Responsible for learning and participating in the care and efficient operation of the Wastewater / Water Treatment Plant during an assigned shift
• Prepares log sheets; changes charts and recording sheets for flow recorders
• Inspects motors, bearings, and gearboxes for overheating and proper lubrication
• Collects wastewater samples at various processing stages, performs lab tests, and records collected data
• Maintains equipment, process tanks, buildings, and grounds clean and orderly
• Performs mathematical calculations on collected data and process control equipment
• Manually operates valves to set up various flow schemes to perform pumping and equipment functions
• Monitors and / or inspects numerous process control parameters for proper operation
• Works in confined spaces or hazardous areas
• Lifts medium-heavy objects and climbs stairs and ladders
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills

Mental Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job risks exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical hazards. The employee will be required to work in noise, heights, bright / dim light, and adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to the general hazards of the industrial working environment and construction sites are also possible.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.

All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.

As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible for adhering to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.

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