Job Description
Caroline County is offering an opportunity to enter a career in wastewater treatment. No experience in wastewater is required to begin as an Operator Trainee. Successful candidates will be mechanically minded, hard-working, dependable and willing to study and learn. A career in wastewater treatment will offer substantial advancement opportunities as well as employment security. Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the WWTP Supervisor, the Operator Trainee will learn to perform technical work related to the operation, repair and maintenance of the plant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - The successful candidate will have an education equivalent to high school diploma and ability to obtain a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within 12 months of hire.
Through provided educational opportunities and on-the-job training, the incumbent will ascertain thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment used in wastewater system operations; mechanical components and repair and maintenance, occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions, sampling techniques, how to analyze and solve operational problems related to the system and equipment; perform arithmetic calculations and record keeping
Valid Virginia Driver's License
May work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends Physical Requirements
Hazards:
May be exposed to chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, live micro-organisms, dust, fumes, noise, wastewater, vibrations and repetitiveness
Environment:
Office and Field - may be exposed to adverse weather
Physical Effort:
Occasional lifting of objects over 50 pounds
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Essential Employee