Wastewater Operator Trainee

This position can be filled as a Wastewater Operator Trainee, C, B, or

A.

Pay will be commensurate with the level of license held.

Wastewater Operator Trainee – Salary Range $21.42 to $34.38 per hour.

Wastewater Operator C – Salary Range $24.69 to $40.47 per hour.

Wastewater Operator B – Salary Range $25.74 to $42.23 per hour.

Wastewater Operator A – Salary Range $26.83 to $44.06 per hour.

High School diploma or G.E.D. (Proof must be uploaded with application).

Under the general supervision of a Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor or Operations Supervisor, performs entry level work in the operation and maintenance of a water reclamation facility. Work is performed under the guidance of a licensed operator; a supervisor provides instructions and direction as well as oral and written procedures to be followed to identify the standards that are to be maintained.

Work is reviewed periodically during the training period.

• Trains in the monitoring and maintenance of the proper surveillance of all wastewater plant processes, equipment, and controls to ensure efficient operation of the plant and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Participates in on-the-job training involving practical hands‑on experience with facility operations under the guidance of a licensed operator; reads and comprehends a variety of technical laboratory, operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Trains in learning to adjust equipment to regulate flow rates or modify treatment process in accordance with need determined by observations and test; collects and analyzes wastewater samples at various stages of the treatment process, reports results, or delivers samples to the laboratory.
• Assists certified operators in all work and duties required in wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Monitors telemetry system and responds to situations as necessary based upon independent judgment and initiative; performs data entry tasks on a computer.
• Starts and stops machinery and pumps, regulates valves, observes gauges, and meters; adds chemicals according to prescribed standards; notifies supervision both verbally and in the operations logs of any unusual occurrence, non‑compliance situations, process upsets, or mechanical failures.
• Assists in or performs limited maintenance and minor repairs to plant equipment including the lubrication of motors and pumps.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, painting, and light building maintenance; performs grounds maintenance activities.

Wastewater Operator Trainee Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. One year general work experience related to the operation of electro‑mechanical equipment in a production type industry. Must order approved training course required to sit for the State of Florida Class “C” Wastewater Treatment certification exam within three months of hire date. Preference will be given to any applicant that has already started or completed the pre‑requisite course stated above, or has sat and passed the State of Florida Class “C” Wastewater Treatment certification exam.

Must provide monthly reports to Water Reclamation Supervision to demonstrate progress of the training course. Must successfully complete the training course within nine months of hire date. Must sit for the first scheduled State of Florida Class “C” Wastewater Treatment certification exam after completing the training course. As a condition of continued employment, must obtain a State of Florida Class “C” Wastewater license within twenty‑four months of hire or by third examination attempt.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver’s license must obtain a Florida driver’s license within ten days of employment. Must successfully pass a mathematics proficiency exam prior to interview.

Wastewater Operator C Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Must possess a current State of Florida Class “C” Wastewater license. Minimum of one year experience at the full performance level in a water reclamation facility. Applicants who possess an out of…