Description
Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!
At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.
Why Boca Raton?
As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:
Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.
Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!
General Statement of Job:
The Wastewater Plant Operator performs skilled work in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant and its related equipment. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient processing of wastewater, directly supporting the health and environmental standards of the community. Work is performed under regular supervision.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Makes regular tours of plant and equipment such as pumps, aerators, clarifiers, hypochlorite systems, filters, thickeners, etc;
- Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, etc.; controls tank levels and flow rates;
- Records readings from meters and instruments;
- Checks functioning of equipment;
- Operates computer SCADA system to control and monitor plant flow and machinery;
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions;
- Troubleshoot process problems.
RELATED TASKS:
- Collects samples and performs routine lab work;
- Skims grease from settling tanks;
- Pumps sludge, drains tanks, rotates equipment;
- Cleans weirs and services pumps, motors, and other equipment;
- Monitors chlorine residuals; makes chlorine feed rate adjustments;
- Operates sludge thickening and dewatering systems;
- Monitors telemetry system; calls out field crews for alarm situations;
- Investigates field calls from customers regarding backups, odors, etc.; dispatches response crews
- Makes minor or emergency repairs; performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment;
- Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties;
- Performs related tasks as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Class C Operator – Florida DEP Class C wastewater license is required and one (1) year experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
- Class B Operator – Florida DEP Class B wastewater license is required and three (3) years experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
- Class A Operator - Florida DEP Class A wastewater license is required and five (5) years experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of Florida DEP Class C (or higher) wastewater license is required.
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
- Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
Workers' Compensation
Certification/License Verification
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen
