DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 6339
PAY GRADE: 012
CLASS TITLE: TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work operating a sewage treatment and/or water purification plant and performing equipment
maintenance.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Operates a sewage treatment and/or water purification plant.
Collects samples and performs tests including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, total solids,
suspended solids, settleable solids, biological oxygen demand, and acid or alkaline tests.
Uses equipment during testing including, but not limited to, the drying oven, PH meter, BOD
incubator, refrigerator, and all apparatus, glassware, and instruments needed for mixing solids
and fluids.
Cleans the bar screen, grit chamber, and settling tanks as necessary.
Coordinates the work of client labor groups and community service labor workers.
Prepares reports as required on plant operations from the results of daily tests.
Treats and disposes of sludge; adds chemicals to sewage as necessary.
Operates and repairs pumps, motors, air compressors, and related equipment.
Assists in the instruction of trainees.
Maintains operating logs and related records.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of water and waste water treatment and testing.
6339-TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II-CS
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Skill in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, blowers, chlorinators, flow
monitoring devices and other related equipment.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules and regulations pertaining to water treatment.
Ability to use water and waste water treatment testing equipment.
Ability to conduct, analyze and interpret water and waste water treatment tests.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Possession of a current operator's license, either drinking water or waste water, in accordance
with Florida Statute 403.867 and two years of experience in operating sewage treatment or
water purification plants.
EFFECTIVE:
12/14/1999
HISTORY:
01/01/1984