City of Plantation
UTILITIES WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE-WILL CALL
City of Plantation, Plantation, Florida, United States
This is a non-exempt, semi-skilled position of a will-call nature. The person in this classification works in the operation and/or maintenance of a Water Treatment facility, working closely with a licensed Plant Operator as needed to assist the operator in performance of their regular duties.
Will-Call status – Work when needed by the Utilities Department. No set schedule.
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Assist the Operator in the performance of their regular operational and mechanical duties and in performance of laboratory analysis (i.e. monitor/record equipment run-time, flow and/or pressure readings; monitor/record/adjust amount of chemicals used in a given period; assist with chemical analysis performed of various treatment parameters).
Assist the Operator with record-keeping duties in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as required and as directed.
Working knowledge of the techniques and general principles used in the purification of potable drinking water and/or the treatment of domestic wastewater.
Working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical equipment used in the treatment processes.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly and on time.
Ability to work flexible hours, days, nights and weekends.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from a standard high school, or possession of a GED certificate from a recognized issuing agency, and supplemented by experience in the water and/or wastewater treatment field, or completion of an approved FDEP certification prerequisite course for water plant or wastewater plant licensure in the State of Florida. The person in this classification should preferably hold a 'Certified Operator' license as issued by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in water and/or wastewater treatment or provide proof of notification from same of successfully passing the state exam for licensure as a 'Certified Operator'.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience or training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
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Will-Call status – Work when needed by the Utilities Department. No set schedule.
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Assist the Operator in the performance of their regular operational and mechanical duties and in performance of laboratory analysis (i.e. monitor/record equipment run-time, flow and/or pressure readings; monitor/record/adjust amount of chemicals used in a given period; assist with chemical analysis performed of various treatment parameters).
Assist the Operator with record-keeping duties in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as required and as directed.
Working knowledge of the techniques and general principles used in the purification of potable drinking water and/or the treatment of domestic wastewater.
Working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical equipment used in the treatment processes.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly and on time.
Ability to work flexible hours, days, nights and weekends.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from a standard high school, or possession of a GED certificate from a recognized issuing agency, and supplemented by experience in the water and/or wastewater treatment field, or completion of an approved FDEP certification prerequisite course for water plant or wastewater plant licensure in the State of Florida. The person in this classification should preferably hold a 'Certified Operator' license as issued by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in water and/or wastewater treatment or provide proof of notification from same of successfully passing the state exam for licensure as a 'Certified Operator'.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience or training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
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