Solids Processing Technician presso City of Boca Raton, FL
City of Boca Raton, FL · Boca Raton, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
Performs responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of equipment related to the thickening and dewatering of wastewater sludge; Represents the City on daily coordination with Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County / Synagro and its partners relating to hauling of wastewater sludge, does related work as required.? Work is performed under general supervision.
Position Duties
- Operates and maintains gravity belt thickener and belt filter press equipment, polymer system, sludge feed pumps and sludge cake loading equipment.
- Optimizes dewatering operations for cost effective treatment and disposal.
- Operates and maintains associated support systems including polymer storage, feed and makeup, compressed air piping and equipment, conveyors, thickener belts, sludge feed and chemical metering pump systems, dried sludge cake conveyance equipment, and associated sludge pumping equipment.
- Performs and interprets lab work related to sludge dewatering to regulate operation of dewatering process.
- Coordinate the loading, hauling, placement, and staging of tractor-trailer used to haul sludge to Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County / Synagro or to landfill when needed.
- Liaison with partners regarding scheduling, delivery, tracking, and monitoring of sludge deliveries.
- Cleans dewatering equipment, polymer equipment, trenches, loading areas, and any other areas daily.
- Monitors and adjusts thickening equipment i.e. rollers, belt tracking, belts etc...
- Perform routine maintenance of dewatering and associated equipment including lubrication, mechanical adjustment, and replacement of equipment components.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- The operation and maintenance of thickening and dewatering equipment and the principles and methods of sludge dewatering.
- Operating a wastewater treatment plant including the characteristics and maintenance requirements related to sludge handling.
- The occupational hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions.
- The use and care of hand tools.
- The use of computers and SCADA systems associated with plant operations.
- Mechanical ability.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read meters and charts accurately.
Other Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED Equivalency or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
- One (1) year of experience in the operation of sludge thickening and/or dewatering equipment.
- Graduation from trade school or vocational school in a mechanical related field is preferred.
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
- Physical Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- 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.
- Valid State of Florida Class E driver’s license.
Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.- Continuously ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Continuously moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
- Continuously moving from one worksite to another.
- Continuously communicating with others to exchange information.
- Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Continuously observing details accurately and identifying variances.
- Continuously working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation, or the like.
- Continuously working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
- Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
- Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally operating a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
- Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds or less.
- Occasionally pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds or less.
- Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
- Occasionally working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, and/or insects may occur.
- Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
- Occasionally maintaining regular in-office attendance, with or without the ability for remote work assignment.
