Classification Title

Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Job Description

Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant at times independently in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective operational action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary. Performs required system checkout procedures and calibration adjust equipment as required.

Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc. Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc. Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment. Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours. Periodically drive UF vehicle, provide tours to the public, students and faculty.

Performs preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with and/or without the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.

Train operations staff when required.

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator's license required.

Valid Florida Class "A", “B” or "C" Wastewater Operators Certification required.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

4 Days/Week - 10 Hours/Day either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat (Midnight 0000-1000, Day 0600-1600, Evening 1400-0000)

Can rotate or work other shifts and/or 12 hours as needed.

May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.