60 Utility Wastewater Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitor and evaluate the operations of a medium, complex wastewater treatment facilities and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
• Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
• Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
• Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
• Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
• Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• Performs related work as required.

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C"  or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
• Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

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