Drinking Water Plant Operator I

Position Purpose: This is a non-supervisory role which requires technical ability. The Operator I maintains and operates water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in a water treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gaugesRecord meter and gauge readings and operational dataOperate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of wasteClean and maintain equipment, tanks, grounds and other work areasFollow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida regulationsEnsure safety standards are metTends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, and chemical feed.Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.Ensures conformance to process specifications.Inspect equipment and identify operational problems; report suspecting malfunctions and variances to the supervisor or designeePerforms field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process or alter unit processes. Prepares chemical solutionsMonitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments under guidance of the supervisor or designeeOperates vehicles for plant operational purposes.Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.Models compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures. Must adhere to specifications and production schedule.Assists in other areas of the plant as needed. Work Environment:Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.Company service vehicles are used as required.Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.