JOB The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Treatment Plant Operator for the Water Resources & Utilities Division. This position will be responsible for skilled work in the operation and monitoring of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
All Assignments
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WATER TREATMENT
- Operates treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Completes Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) on a timely basis.
- Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment plant.
- Adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amount of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
- Monitors panel boards and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure, and water elevation and distribution.
- Cleans tanks. Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and installs distribution lines and transmission systems.
- Tests water samples. Records data.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
- Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in Wastewater (sewage) Treatment Plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Completes Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) on a timely basis.
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage and/or reclaimed water.
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests to determine load requirements.
- Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion process.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Knowledge of methods and practices of modern water and wastewater treatment and operating procedures.
- Knowledge of functions and mechanics of plant equipment and the ability to understand electrical functions as they relate to plant operation.
- Ability to check equipment and to detect flaws or defects in operation.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records, and prepare schedules and reports.
- Ability to oversee trainees for Treatment Plant Operator Is (trainees).
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Medium to heavy work. Able to move 50 lbs., kneel, sit, bend, crawl, reach (overhead), climb, walk, stand, see; manual dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Color acuity necessary to review diagrams/schematics and water quality.
Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Able to tolerate inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity, cold. Exposure to noise, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals.
Mental Demands: Able to read and comprehend technical regulations and procedures of discipline; safety rules, memos, instructions, letters. Able to perform basic mathematical functions and shop math. Able to write at a level to relay ideas, directions, information, data, and details. Able to speak clearly and concisely relay ideas and technical information to laymen.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
