American Water Works Association
Water Treatment Plant Operator ($8,000 Hiring Bonus) - Prospect Lake Clean Water
American Water Works Association, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
Hiring Incentive Bonus Available!
The City of Fort Lauderdale is offering an $8,000 signing bonus to external candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired as a Water Treatment Plant Operator (4 positions currently available) for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center. Current City employees are not eligible for the Hiring Incentive Bonus. A Water Treatment Plant Operator is required to possess a Class "C" Water Operator's License. If a Class "B" License is acquired, there will be a $75.00 biweekly Certification Incentive Pay. An additional $75.00 biweekly (totaling $150.00 biweekly) is provided if a Class "A" License is also obtained. Reimbursement is provided for successful completion of coursework necessary to obtain the Class "B" and "A" License. This Water Treatment Plant Operator position performs progressively responsible work in the operation and maintenance of a treatment plant and related equipment. Responsibilities include monitoring automated plant equipment, maintaining a plant log, taking samples for laboratory analysis and comparing results to automated instrumentation outputs, and recording findings as appropriate. This posting is open to both internal City employees and external applicants in accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769. NOTE: This position will report to the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a new state-of-the-art, membrane-based potable water treatment facility developed via a 30-year public-private partnership. It will draw water from the Biscayne Aquifer with a capacity of 50 million gallons per day, using nanofiltration (about 70% of flow) and ion-exchange (remaining 30%). This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list below is representative of the tasks performed within this classification. Performs chemical analysis to ensure it meets highest quality standards Observes and reports any abnormalities in quality or equipment around the plant Monitors injection well tests; inspects storage tanks around the plant Assists in the preparation of various reports; documents sampling results on plant documents Reads a variety of charts and meters; maintains accurate log sheets Collects samples from different stages of treatment for chemical, physical, or biological analysis Prepares work order requests to repair or calibrate plant equipment Records and orders chemicals and supplies needed to test samples to analysis; receives and logs in all chemicals and supplies delivered Assists in transferring chemicals from bulk tanks to day tanks, as needed Attends department meetings and/or safety classes as requested Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures and Federal, State, and County regulations Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity; maintains a plant log detailing specific information Operates and adjusts pumps, agitators, computers, valves, and other equipment to maintain treatment quality Collaborates with maintenance staff on projects from an operational perspective; adjusts or bypasses areas, processes, or equipment as required to ensure consistent treatment, plant integrity, and safety Receives, tests, stores, monitors, changes, and returns liquid chlorine cylinders as needed Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals May assist in instructing and familiarizing trainees with plant operations Performs related work as required
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent Must demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation of a water treatment plant Must possess a current State of Florida Class "C" Certified Water Operator's license in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code Prior work experience with membrane technologies (nanofiltration or ion exchange systems) is preferred If claiming Veteran's Preference, must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, including climbing stairs to obtain samples and maintain work areas, lifting up to 50 lbs of polymer for chemical feed equipment, working in dusty areas, bending to collect samples, and standing for long periods to perform chemical analysis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Hiring Incentive Bonus Available!
The City of Fort Lauderdale is offering an $8,000 signing bonus to external candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired as a Water Treatment Plant Operator (4 positions currently available) for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center. Current City employees are not eligible for the Hiring Incentive Bonus. A Water Treatment Plant Operator is required to possess a Class "C" Water Operator's License. If a Class "B" License is acquired, there will be a $75.00 biweekly Certification Incentive Pay. An additional $75.00 biweekly (totaling $150.00 biweekly) is provided if a Class "A" License is also obtained. Reimbursement is provided for successful completion of coursework necessary to obtain the Class "B" and "A" License. This Water Treatment Plant Operator position performs progressively responsible work in the operation and maintenance of a treatment plant and related equipment. Responsibilities include monitoring automated plant equipment, maintaining a plant log, taking samples for laboratory analysis and comparing results to automated instrumentation outputs, and recording findings as appropriate. This posting is open to both internal City employees and external applicants in accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769. NOTE: This position will report to the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a new state-of-the-art, membrane-based potable water treatment facility developed via a 30-year public-private partnership. It will draw water from the Biscayne Aquifer with a capacity of 50 million gallons per day, using nanofiltration (about 70% of flow) and ion-exchange (remaining 30%). This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list below is representative of the tasks performed within this classification. Performs chemical analysis to ensure it meets highest quality standards Observes and reports any abnormalities in quality or equipment around the plant Monitors injection well tests; inspects storage tanks around the plant Assists in the preparation of various reports; documents sampling results on plant documents Reads a variety of charts and meters; maintains accurate log sheets Collects samples from different stages of treatment for chemical, physical, or biological analysis Prepares work order requests to repair or calibrate plant equipment Records and orders chemicals and supplies needed to test samples to analysis; receives and logs in all chemicals and supplies delivered Assists in transferring chemicals from bulk tanks to day tanks, as needed Attends department meetings and/or safety classes as requested Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures and Federal, State, and County regulations Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity; maintains a plant log detailing specific information Operates and adjusts pumps, agitators, computers, valves, and other equipment to maintain treatment quality Collaborates with maintenance staff on projects from an operational perspective; adjusts or bypasses areas, processes, or equipment as required to ensure consistent treatment, plant integrity, and safety Receives, tests, stores, monitors, changes, and returns liquid chlorine cylinders as needed Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals May assist in instructing and familiarizing trainees with plant operations Performs related work as required
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent Must demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation of a water treatment plant Must possess a current State of Florida Class "C" Certified Water Operator's license in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code Prior work experience with membrane technologies (nanofiltration or ion exchange systems) is preferred If claiming Veteran's Preference, must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, including climbing stairs to obtain samples and maintain work areas, lifting up to 50 lbs of polymer for chemical feed equipment, working in dusty areas, bending to collect samples, and standing for long periods to perform chemical analysis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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