SUMMARY
The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for recording and interpreting data to generate reports of the plant. The Wastewater Treatment Operator collects samples and performs routine laboratory analyses, responds to emergency call outs during non-business hours to ensure continued operation of public facilities and assists with the operation of a secondary level 350,000 gal/day wastewater treatment plant.
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SPECIFIC DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
- Follows general policy guidance of Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA) and instructions of immediate supervisor.
- Records and interprets data to generate reports for the plant.
- Performs operations and maintenance work related to mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment common to wastewater and water treatment plants including auxiliary power generation equipment.
- Assists with the operation of a secondary level 350,000 gal/day wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and a reverse osmosis water treatment plant and ancillary facilities.
- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory analyses.
- Responds to emergency call outs during weekends, holidays, and non-business hours to insure continued operation of public facilities.
- Performs routine and special housekeeping duties.
- Occasionally may help with Public Works duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Considerable knowledge of Florida regulations pertaining to wastewater and water plants and collection/ distribution systems.
- Working knowledge of wastewater plants, reverse osmosis water treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems and auxiliary power supply equipment.
- Ability to understand and assist in implementing emergency plans.
- Requires frequent use of hand and power tools, personal computer, calculator, telephone, office copier and fax machine.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental agency personnel, contractors, utility companies and community members.
- Physical Demands: (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to drive a truck, walk, climb stairs, utilize hand and power tools efficiently, handle and feel objects with tools and/ or controls, and reaches with hands and arms.
- Employee must occasionally lift and/ or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job, such as close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Community College and/ or Correspondence courses to improve utilities infrastructure knowledge are desirable. A Class “C” wastewater plant operator’s license is required. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.
Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred but not required.
Licenses, Certificates, or Other: A Class “C” wastewater plant operator’s license is required.
Any combination of the above education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the Wastewater Treatment Operator position will be considered.
Please visit orcareef.com to apply online.
The deadline to apply is October 31, 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.63 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
