Plant Operator C

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, position is responsible for the collection and storage of data for management and regulatory agencies; maintain equipment; and control flow and processing of water/wastewater. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Record data and analytical results. Monitor biological operation and make changes as often as conditions warrant. Perform housekeeping duties, as needed. Maintain supply inventories. Conduct minor maintenance, as needed. Continue education both for licensing and to remain current. Required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign tasks. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace. Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required. Possess an active Florida Water/Wastewater Class “C” license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. X Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. X Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. X Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. X Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. X Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. X Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. X Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. X Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. X Standing – for sustained periods of time. X Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. X Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. X Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. X Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word X Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. X Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. X Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. X Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. X Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. X Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. X Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. X Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. X Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. X Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. X Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. X Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. X Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. X TYPE OF WORK Work performed is primarily: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. Risk of electrical shock.