Job description

St. Johns County Utility Department seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to conduct analytical tests on different stages of treated and untreated wastewater and log readings for our well established Utility Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including the #1 rated public school system in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Utility Department’s Wastewater division is responsible for the treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater and landfill leachate for the protection of the environment. The Wastewater division maintains nine treatment facilities throughout the County, seven of these provide reuse water to common landscape areas of major developments and area golf courses. The total capacity of these facilities is 14.02 million gallons per day.

Employees work in a team oriented environment with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in Florida.

Examples of Duties:

The ideal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Maintains reports on all changes in plant process control. Implements recommendations and evaluations pertaining to chemical feed systems and hydraulic loading.
• Checks pumps and motors for proper operation throughout system.
• Maintains buildings and ground maintenance.
• Cleans and maintains machinery and equipment.
• Drains and cleans filters, clarifiers, settling tanks and aerators.
• Monitors chemical feed systems.
• Inspects and monitors plant operating conditions; monitors plant processes and makes adjustments as required.
• Calibrates and verifies meters and outdoor monitoring systems.
• Maintains log books on all plant functions.
• Collects wastewater samples for laboratory analysis.
• Conducts analytical tests on different stages of treated and untreated wastewater.
• Troubleshoots and repairs plant equipment.
• Cleans clarifiers, filters, contact chambers and aerators.
• Maintains plant buildings and grounds.
• Maintains full time presence on the job.
• Will require shift work.

Typical Qualifications:

Candidates for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for a minimum of one year.
• Must have State of Florida Class “C” Certification in Wastewater Treatment: An employee with “B” certification may be designated and placed as WTPO B, pay grade 14; with “A” certification may be designated and placed as WTPO A, pay grade 15. A Trainee, pay grade 12 (EEO 8), must obtain Class “C” Certification within two years of date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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