MAJOR DUTIES:
* Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
* Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
* Collects samples of water at stages of treatment for lab analysis.
* Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
* Supervises the work of trainees, and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
* Answers telephone inquiries regarding the plant from citizens and other visitors.
* Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
* Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment
* Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
* Operates the belt press to dry sludge, the skid loader, and other equipment as required.
* Advises Treatment Plant Superintendent when plant operates outside mandated standards; prepares monthly report to state regulatory agency.
* Works stand-by for after hours emergencies or overtime.
* Completes paperwork to document progress.
* Performs additional duties as required. |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduation from high school, or completion of the GED.
* Must possess a State of Florida Water or Wastewater Class “C”, Class “B”, or Class “A” operator’s license.
* Maintenance of a current/valid State of Florida Driver License which meets requirements outlined in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual as well as any requirement by the City’s insurance carrier (at no additional cost, or risk), and determined by the City to be an acceptable driving record history. |
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. |
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EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY THE CITY PHYSICIAN, DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FROM: CITY OF ST. CLOUD, HUMAN RESOURCES, 1300 9TH STREET, ST. CLOUD, FL 34769 PHONE: (407) 957-7220, FAX: (407) 957-7273, WEBSITE: www.stcloud.org.
THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY. THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD COMPLIES WITH THE DRUG FREE WORK PLACE ACT, AS DESCRIBED IN FLORIDA STATE STATUTE SECTION 893. |
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