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Job Description
| PLANT SPECIALIST TRAINEE |
Job Code: 8878
Pay Grade: 108
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This position performs operation and maintenance of a treatment facility. Participates in the analysis and troubleshooting of the operational problems using available data and follows the proper course of action to meet plant operating objectives.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved. Work is physically demanding in hazardous conditions requiring close contact with different chemicals while wearing the appropriate safety equipment. Plants operate 24 hours 7 days a week and may require Operators to work overtime and rotational shifts. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Provides preventive and corrective maintenance on mixers, blowers, compressors, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
- Collects process samples in accordance with approved protocol.
- Maintains operational database and records.
- Prepares reports and documents situations as needed.
- Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment.
- If applicable to location, drives a tractor-trailer or dump truck.
- Troubleshoots processes and equipment such as chemical feed units and various level control systems, hydraulics and pneumatic equipment.
- Provides operational control assistance for processes.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Depending on area of assignment must obtain State FDEP mandated C Water or Wastewater license within two years from date of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment must obtain a Class C Water or Wastewater operators course within one year.
- Must pass the General knowledge Test and one Skill Test component within two years from date of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
- Depending on area of assignment must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements within six months of hire or promotion.
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| Preferences |
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Prefer applicants with education and training involving mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience and, competent in basic mathematics, chemistry and biology. Will consider previous water or wastewater plant experience. |
2/3/2017
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