Salary
$50,056.00 - $75,084.00 Annually

Location
Public Works/Utility Department, FL

Job Type
FULL TIME

Job Number
23-00133

Department
Public Works/Utility

Closing Date
Continuous

Description
Benefits
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Description

PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY DEPARTMENT: PLANTS

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to operate and regulate water flow and water pressure equipment in the City's Public Works/Utility Department. Employees in this classification function at journey level, and are responsible for conducting routine and moderately complex inspection and maintenance duties, ensuring efficient and effective operation of water facilities and equipment. The objective is to provide safe and clean drinking water is provided to the City. Position is distinguished from that of the Water Plant Operator II, by the level of independence the employee functions in, and the advanced laboring knowledge acquired through training and work experience.

Examples of Duties

Conducts routine and skilled operational and regulatory work in the testing and treatment of City water in compliance with all applicable City, State and Federal regulations and guidelines.

Monitors various flow and composition levels of water processing, to include effluent flow, pH, chlorine residual, and chemical levels; modifies flow and chemical feed rates to ensure appropriate levels.

Monitors various operational aspects of water processing, including chemical use, power consumption, generator use, volume processing.

Drains booster station GST and elevated towers; refills GST to maintain adequate disinfection residuals in GST and elevated towers.

Collects and performs laboratory sample analysis to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory chemical parameters; monitors chemical inventory to ensure appropriate supply/stock levels at all times.

Executes and records chemical and pressure sampling and laboratory testing; calculates results/readings; ascertains performance and quality; performs appropriate equipment adjustments and calibrations.

Provides grounds-keeping and custodial duties to maintain aesthetics and a sanitary work environment; conducts various maintenance and purging duties; monitors and sets chlorine machinery to obtain proper chemical usage readings.

Conducts routine and moderately complex maintenance and repair duties of water equipment and facilities, to include pumps, storage tanks, aerators, precipitators, filters, motors, pulleys, drive belts, solids and chemicals handling.

Records daily pump readings, including pressure, flow, time, chemical usage, pump function/operation; perform corrective measures to pump operations and settings as necessary.

Provides clerical duties as required; enters data, generates spreadsheets for process control, prepares various reports, performs calculations, runs quantitative/qualitative analysis, and interprets data for performance evaluation.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

NEW HIRE INCENTIVE

up to 10% of the minimum of the new hire employees' position paygrade.
**Incentive Agreement Required**

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year experience in utilities and/or other public pump-mechanical operations or closely related experience. Must possess and maintain a Florida Driver's License. Must possess and maintain Florida Class C Drinking Water License.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS-related training.

Note: Applicants who apply for and exceed the minimum qualifications of the Water Plant Operator I position will be considered for the Water Plant Operator II or III position.

Water Plant Operator II Salary $55,187 - $82,780
The minimum requirements for the Water Plant Operator II position is as follows:
High School diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years responsible experience in utilities and/or other public pump-mechanical operations or closely related experience. Must possess and maintain a Florida Driver's License. Must possess and maintain Florida Class B Drinking Water License.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS-related training.

Water Plant Operator III Salary $57,946 - $86,919
The minimum requirements for the Water Plant Operator III position is as follows:
High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years progressively responsible experience in utilities and/or other public pump-mechanical operations or closely related experience. Must possess and maintain a Florida Driver's License. Must possess and maintain Florida Class A Drinking Water License.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS-related training

Supplemental Information

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Considerable knowledge of the safe and proper use and care of manual and power hand tools and equipment utilized in water utilities operations and preventative maintenance field.

Skill in interpreting a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skill in inspecting utilities machinery and mechanical equipment and to detect and identify apparatus malfunctions.

Considerable knowledge of intermediate level mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, decimals, ratios and percentages.

Skill in reading and interpreting readings, measurements and flow rates obtained through application of diagnostics, laboratory sampling and testing equipment.

Skill in reading and interpreting various documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documentation.

Ability to operate various office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, telephone systems, calculator.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with other employees, vendors, and the public.

Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is occasionally required to lift, move or carry objects up to 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to distinguish colors and odors associated with water testing and analysis.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, gases, odors or airborne particles; toxic or caustic substances; excessive noise; extreme temperatures; and dampness, wetness and humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from high, exposed places; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

To apply: Please complete an application online with the City of Sanford https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanford , reference this cfec.org job posting, when applying.