Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITIES PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE!

Trainee works in learning the fundamentals of wastewater treatment plant operation. After instruction, orientation and certification the employee will be expected to carry out those routine duties as required of a licensed plant operator.

Essential Job Functions

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Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

Responds to emergency situation such as, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety. Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records. Collects, organizes and evaluates wastewater operational data, and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments. Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly. Works with licensed operational staff to performs routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administration Code and prescribed standards. Notifies appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning equipment. Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required. Assists in operations, calibration, and in maintaining all department equipment, vehicles and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Gains knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements. Researches and responds to informative requests in conformance with department procedures. Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it from service. Aids in response to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of wastewater quality issues and resolution, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations. Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive and flammable materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge of written and oral computer communication. Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations and maintenance records and reports. Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety. Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

Core Competencies:

Customer Commitment

- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.

Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity

- Demonstrates and promotes fair, hones, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we service.

Organizational Excellence

- takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

Success through Teamwork

- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Minimum Requirements

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PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to bend, climb, squat and walk frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Must successfully pass examinations to receive a valid Florida Class "C" Wastewater Operator License within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Progress toward completion of licensing courses and/or exam must be demonstrated within first six (6) months date of hire. Applicants who have passed the wastewater license exam and/or completed/started required coursework for license will be given preference.

NOTE:

Candidate hired as "Trainees" in Tier 1 will serve an 18 month probationary period. Required to complete all educational requirements to obtain a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Operator License within twelve (12) months of position assignment.

NOTE

: Upon completion of training, to include obtaining a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Operator License, incumbents will be promoted to Plant Operator Tier 2. The training period may be extended by the County to which the position is assigned.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.