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Forsyth County · 1 week ago

Utility Water quality Technician Trainee

New Port Richey, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.11/hr - $21.11/hr

0+ years exp

Forsyth County is seeking a Water Quality Technician Trainee to join their team. The role involves performing specialized field and technical work related to monitoring and maintaining water quality in a complex urban/rural water distribution system.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performs specialized field and technical work performing flushing tasks and associated job duties in monitoring, scheduling, and performing water quality related functions connected with the operation of a highly complex urban/rural water distribution system; works on flushing the water distribution system utilizing flushing equipment systems and flushing devices utilizing equipment and technologies that ensure drinking water and surface water discharge in compliance with federal and state regulations; checks and monitors the water quality in the distribution system; reviews reports and implements maintenance schedules for equipment to maintain proper water quality and flushing for an assigned area; reviews and monitors flushing equipment; initiates, prepares, and reviews work orders and administratively tracks work orders covering maintenance, repairs, and improvements; identifies, describes, schedules, and tracks flushing related plans and activities

Makes independent water quality assessments on how to correct distribution system water quality issues through flushing and initiates or performs actions to implement corrections to resolve customer complaints

Performs independent evaluations and makes recommendations for installations of Automatic Flushing Devices (AFD), and new blow-offs to maintain water quality

Performs problem-solving, assembly, part replacement, and inventory activities related to automatic flushing devices (AFDs)

Reviews utility distribution system maps to determine water source and flow, proper valves, and adequate flushing locations to conduct specific flushing activities throughout the distribution system

Determines the frequency of flushing activity in an area based upon acquired knowledge of a water distribution area and what is needed to maintain compliant water quality parameters

Determines the operational status of valves, hydrants, and blow-offs, and has the knowledge and skills necessary to properly document the equipment and the repairs needed so that work orders can be generated for follow up repairs

Operates water distribution system infrastructure including valves, hydrants, and blow-offs to utilize various flushing techniques to restore and maintain water quality

Operates programmable equipment to control and adjust automatic flushing devices to ensure water quality compliance

Maintains and operates monitoring equipment and assures applicable quality control/quality assurance procedures are followed

Implements water distribution flushing plan and procedures using automated technologies for mapping and other applications

Prepares written or electronic reports covering customer complaints and generates service maps of the water distribution system, calculations, maintenance requirements, and water quality characteristics

Basic water monitoring procedures while utilizing flushing techniques and operating valves, blow-offs, and fire hydrants in connection with distribution system maintenance and other flushing processes

Monitors, schedules, tracks, and ensures completion of planned or scheduled preventative/corrective maintenance flushing, projects, and tasks

Collects and maintains technical water quality data and evaluates historical trends

Generates field data records containing the flushing locations, infrastructure utilized, flow, and water loss

Maintains inventory of parts and tools required for repairs

Responds to customer complaints and offers answers to routine issues

Qualification

Water Distribution OperationsWater Quality MonitoringFlushing TechniquesOSHA RegulationsWater Quality CharacteristicsComputer ApplicationsCustomer InteractionTechnical Data CollectionMathematical CalculationsBlueprint InterpretationProblem Solving

Required

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma

Six (6) months of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

Must be able to obtain FDEP Class (3) Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months from date of employment to be upgraded to Water Quality Technician (N33)

Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects

Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication

Ability to work outside, occasionally under adverse conditions

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time

Must pass a pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days of hire

Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements

Knowledge of conventional, unidirectional, and alternative pipe cleaning and flushing methods

Knowledge of drinking water quality characteristics including odor, color, clarity, and disinfectant levels

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and recognized safety operating practices for field monitoring activities and safe workplace

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of utilities lines, pumps, electrical machinery, controls, and water delivery systems

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of water distribution system operations

Knowledge of water distribution system hydraulics

Ability to apply computer applications to communicate with others, coordinate, track, and document activities as well as prepare customer complaint reports

Ability to complete written or electronic field data records

Ability to formulate and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, or graphic form

Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and other agencies

Ability to operate water distribution infrastructure such as valves, fire hydrants, and blow-offs along with the ability to evaluate maintenance requirements

Ability to perform flow and water discharge mathematical calculations

Ability to perform water quality monitoring utilizing field test equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plats, maps, aerial photos, and diagrams