Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT)- Key West, FL

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.
As a Wastewater Operator in Training based in Key West, FL
, you’ll join a collaborative team providing wastewater treatment services for our client. Under supervision, you will perform a variety of tasks associated with learning the associated responsibilities of a certified wastewater operator – in preparation for receiving an entry-level certification.
Essential Functions

• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators, by-pass pumps to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Collects process samples as assigned; enter information into chain of custody and utilizes sample tracking tool for all samples collected
• Performs process control sampling and analyses
• Maintains records for daily operations of facilities in daily log and on daily plant check sheets
• Completes tasks detailed on daily check sheets. Observes general operating conditions, and reports issues immediately to supervisor
• Performs other duties as required
• Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, bar screens, comminutors, weirs, digesters, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment
• Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and assist maintenance staff with larger corrective maintenance tasks as assigned
• Fluent with writing work orders, entering work order data and completing work orders in maintenance management system. Uses Maintenance Management system to accurately reflect/record daily maintenance activities
• Maintain good housekeeping on plant grounds and inside buildings

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
Here's what you'll need
Working in partnership with our clients, we may ask you to perform other tasks as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Obtain and maintain a Florida Class C Wastewater Operator License within one (1) year

Working Conditions
Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $41,600.00 to $47,840.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
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