St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Distribution Systems Operator Trainee for our well established Utility Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including the #1 rated public school system in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

Employees work in a team oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida.

This position is responsible for assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of transmission, distribution and collection systems. The work consists of related maintenance duties. Hazardous working conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of water and wastewater system facilities and components. Success in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of water and wastewater utilities.

Examples of Duties:

Some of the major duties include but are not limited to:

• Excavates and trenches in order to make taps and repairs.
• Assists in the installation of water and sewer service connections.
• Repairs broken water and sewer lines.
• Operates vacuum truck to remove grease and grit from manholes.
• Assists with correctly identifying utility locates.
• TV inspection of sewer lines.
• Operates and maintains assigned equipment.
• Performs general janitorial and yard duties at maintenance facility.
• Responds to after-hours work requests and emergencies on a rotational on-call basis, as needed.
• Maintains a full time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Candidates for the Distribution Systems Operator Trainee are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Experience sufficient to perform the major duties of this position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for less than one year, preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class “A” CDL Driver License with “N” (tanker) Endorsement.
• An incumbent will be placed at a pay grade 10 for a period not to exceed six months or until receipt of a valid Florida Class “A” CDL Driver License with “N” (tanker) Endorsement
• Must possess and maintain certification by the State of Florida as Distribution Systems Operator III within two (2) years of hire.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,659.00 - $38,257.03 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person