Treatment Plant Operator Trainee or Class A, B, C- Water Reclamation

(Depending on License) 21 (A), 20 (B), 18 (C) or Trainee

Treatment Plant Operator "A" $24.41 - $40.28

Treatment Plant Operator "B" $23.02 - $38.00

Treatment Plant Operator "C" $20.48 - $33.80

Treatment Plant Operator Trainee $18.24-$30.09

This is work learning the fundamentals of water and/or wastewater treatment plant operation. After instruction and orientation, the trainee will be expected to perform routine work as performed by a certified plant operator. Work involves shift work and may involve odd work week.

Perform routine work as performed by a certified plant operator. Work involves shift work and may involve odd work week.

• Performs the following under supervision of a Certified Plant Operator; regulates rate of flow to and from water/wastewater plants. Regulates feed equipment and mixes chemicals as needed. Operates pumps, motors, and other equipment in order to properly treat the water/wastewater.
• Reads meters, changes charts, and keeps log sheets. Prepares operating reports. Takes samples for chemical analysis. Performs routine chemical analysis. Reports equipment breakdowns to supervision.
• Participates in making minor repairs to mechanical equipment. Performs routine custodial and maintenance duties at facility.
• Monitors telephone and radio; responds to and reports citizen complaints to higher level employees.
• Performs plant operational and/or maintenance duties as required to promote productivity and efficiency.

• Knowledge of basic math and chemistry skills.
• Ability to learn methods and practices of water or wastewater treatment.
• Ability to learn the standards and normal operation procedures applicable to treatment.
• Ability to learn the functions/mechanics of pumps and other plant equipment; to read meters and charts accurately; to maintain records; to perform simple chemical analysis and to adjust treatment processes to treatment volume.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required. Must be at least 18 years old as required by Florida statutes. Preference is given to applicants with a completed state‑approved correspondence course and a passing score on the State of Florida Water or Wastewater Class "C" Operator exam.

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Must possess either a Class A, Class B or Class C Water or Wastewater Operator License issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulations; copy must be submitted with application.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

Trainee must complete a state‑approved training/correspondence course within six months of hire and obtain a State of Florida Water or Wastewater operator's license, Class "C" within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment. Failure to perform on a good faith basis to earn the Class "C" operator's license will result in termination of employment. Subject to emergency call‑out during off duty hours and on weekends as required.

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires lift up to 85 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor work occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Additional physical abilities required:
• Speaking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to…