Water Operator - Contract Services Group (CSG)

Primary Role

Under close supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operate a variety of equipment in the operation, repair, maintenance of water, belt press and lift station facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; reports problems to others as they are encountered.
• Under close supervision, operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the water treatment plant; repair gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment
• Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of water and wastewater as required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Become trained and perform water and wastewater quality control tests using appropriate methodology.
• Respond to call-out as required in a timely fashion.
• Respond to Tampa Bay complaints/inquires and report information to a senior operator or supervisor.
• Under supervision, operate and maintain lift stations and water pump stations: under supervision, operate and maintain storage tanks
• Under supervision, Inspect and/or repair disinfection equipment, booster pumping stations, read meters and check lift stations at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed
• Learn belt press operations
• General housekeeping

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of corporate policies within one month of hire

• Knowledge of safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures within 1 year of hire

• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, mathematics, hand tools and mechanical repair

• Skill in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating work within assigned work area

• Skill in the use of motorized vehicles and equipment such as fork lifts, heavy trucks, tamper, portable generators, portable pumps, ditch witch, etc. as required

• Skill in the use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required

• Skill in the use of common hand tools

• Skill in the use of communications equipment such as mobile radio, etc.

• Ability to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers

• Ability to work in a team environment

Experience/Education

• H.S. diploma or G.E.D.
• 0-1 years experience in water or wastewater operations maintenance or construction.

Travel Requirements

• <5%

Certifications & Licenses

• License: Class E driver's license, CDL preferred.
• Certificates: Florida Class C Water license required within 2 years of hire, successfully complete (Southeast Desalting Association) SEDA’s training within two years of hire.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in crouching, climbing, and bending positions
• Able to climb ladders
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Work in extreme weather, work overtime when required
• Able to work in confined spaces and wear an SCBA
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts

Competencies