Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Classification Title: Treatment Plant Operator I/II/IIIClassification Minimum Requirements:

Treatment Plant Operator I:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class C wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator II:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class B wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator III:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class A wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Job Description:

• Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant at times independently in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance.
• Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis.
• Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective operational action based on analysis.
• Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary.
• Performs required system checkout procedures and calibration adjust equipment as required.
• Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc.
• Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc.
• Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment.
• Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours.
• Periodically drive UF vehicle, provide tours to the public, students and faculty.
• Performs preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with and/or without the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.
• Train operations staff when required.

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operators license required. Valid Florida Class A, "B" or C Wastewater Operators Certification required. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

• 4 Days/Week - 10 Hours/Day either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat (Midnight 0000-1000, Day 0600-1600, Evening 1400-0000)
• Can rotate or work other shifts and/or 12 hours as needed.
• May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.

Expected Salary:

• Treatment Plant Operator I - $21.50 Hourly based on experience
• Treatment Plant Operator II - $24.66 Hourly based on experience
• Treatment Plant Operator III - $27.50 Hourly based on experience

Required Qualifications: Requirements and position level will be based on skill and experience level applicant selected.

Treatment Plant Operator I:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class C wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator II:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class B wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator III:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Possession of a current class A wastewater operators certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Preferred: KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Wastewater process control principles
• Use of hand tools
• Computer use and safety rules

SKILL IN:

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mechanical working
• Process control and computer programs i.e. MS Suite, data management and SCADA systems etc.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate plant with limited supervision
• Interpret results of process control tests and adjust plant accordingly
• Maintain proper log sheet
• Communicate with preceding and following shift workers

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

• Yes