Union Position Pay Rate: $36.35 **Summary:** Performs duties described in the Service Contract Act Service Order SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee’s current rate. **Duties/Essential Functions:** **25040 SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR description from the Service Contract Act (SCA) Dictionary of Occupations (DOT):** Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings. Gives directions to wastewater treatment plant attendants and sewage-disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance. Maintain the flow of work in Wastewater and Water Plants. **Duties specific to this job at this location, if different from SCA description:** **Marginal Functions:** 1) May collect sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests using testing equipment, such as a calorimeter. 2) May operate and maintain power-generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant. 3) Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications - External** Required Education / Skills: + Two (2) years advanced education or equivalent specialized training + Two (2) years of journeyman level experience in this trade. + High School or Equivalent Certificate / License / Registration: + Valid Driver’s License Class “C” State of Florida D.E.P. Water Operator License or Better Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required) + Lifting: 25% + Climbing: 50% + Crawling: 5% + Special clothing/equipment (PPE wearing): 30% + Unusual physical requirements: 20% + High noise level: 10% + Other: Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required) + Inside 60% Outside 40% + Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 60% + Hazardous conditions - N/A + Travel/transportation requirements: NA Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required) + Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated, handheld device: 25% + Vehicles 30% + Tools used in trade: Hand trade tools 75% Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required) + Overtime, regular days, off days: 100% + Shift Work, Wastewater Plant is operational 24 hours per day, overtime + Necessity for regular attendance: 100% + Urgency for punctuality: 100% Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.) Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.