Water Treatment Plant Operator , B, C​/Mechanic

Overview

Organizational Unit:
County Water and Wastewater

Position Type:
Permanent

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Treatment Plant Operator A/Mechanic - Water
: $27.65 to $30.42 hourly

Treatment Plant Operator B/Mechanic - Water
: $26.40 to $29.04 hourly

Treatment Plant Operator C/Mechanic - Water
: $25.18 to $27.70 hourly

Selections for current vacancies will be based upon the candidate's highest level of current/active FDEP license held. Please see the requirements listed below.

Positions are available in the North, Central, and South areas of the County. Work schedule involves shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Perform experienced crafts and trades work participating in the daily operation, maintenance, and housekeeping typical of water treatment facilities. Tasks include operating pumps, motors, and other water treatment plant equipment; operating automotive and light equipment; calibrating chlorine, pH, and turbidity meters; performing routine laboratory tests, including chlorine residual tests; using judgment to set parameters for the water treatment process; and performing mechanical repairs on tanks, pumps, plant generators, mixers, aerators, center contacts, air compressors, chlorination equipment, lime and other chemical feed equipment, grit removal systems, mechanical screens, sludge dewatering equipment, and other equipment used in booster plants and utility lift stations.

• High school diploma or equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
• TPO Class A/Mechanic - Water:
  • Five years (10,400 hours) of documented hands‑on experience working on‑site in a water treatment facility.
  • Two years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.
• TPO Class B/Mechanic - Water:
  • Three years (6,240 hours) of documented hands‑on experience working on‑site in a water treatment facility.
  • Two years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.
• TPO Class C/Mechanic - Water:
  • One year (2,080 hours) of documented hands‑on experience working on‑site in a water treatment facility.
  • Two years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment.
• Additional college or technical coursework in subjects related to science or treatment plant operations is preferred.

• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain it during the term of employment.
• Must possess a valid active FDEP Class A, B, or C Drinking Water Operator's license and maintain it in an active status during the term of employment.
• Must successfully complete an OSHA‑compliant forklift operator training course that meets the requirements of 29 CFR  and be able to safely operate a forklift.
• Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call‑out duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

• Lift: 50 lbs. or more
  • Carry: 50 lbs. or more
  • Push: 50 lbs. or more
  • Pull: 50 lbs. or more
• In an eight‑hour day, the employee may have to:
  • Stand: 5–8 hours
  • Walk: 5–8 hours
  • Sit: 5–8 hours
  • Drive: 1–3 hours
• Must repetitively perform:
  • Pulling; fine manipulation (e.g., writing, wiring); operating foot controls; pushing; simple grasping (e.g., pen, screwdriver)
• Must be able to:
  • Balance; bend; climb; crawl; dig; jump; kneel; reach; run; smell; stoop
• Must have:
  • Color perception; good distant vision; good hearing; good near vision; good speech; use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits: N/A

• At heights above/below ground level
• Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.)
• In cold; in dampness or chilly conditions; in heat; in high humidity; in or with dusty conditions; in or with moving objects or vehicles; in or with noisy conditions; on or with ladders or scaffolding; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; with chemicals or solvents; with electricity; with feet, legs or hands in water; with fumes, smoke, gases or flames; with grease;
  
  with hazardous materials; with lawn grass, plants, etc.; with odors; with oils; with poor lighting; with poor ventilation; with vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); work alone; work inside; work outside; works closely with others