Wastewater Operator Trainee

Nature of Work:

Performs routine work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant. Under close supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment. This position requires the ability to obtain sufficient knowledge and skills to operate the wastewater plant and equipment. The employee shall work under the direction of a certified operator until able to obtain appropriate license.

Responsibilities:

(The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of tasks performed in this classification. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description).

• Checks motors, pumps and equipment for proper operation and performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Read, interpret, and adjust meters and gauges to make sure plant equipment and processes are working properly.
• Maintain appearance of plant by painting, weeding, mowing, etc.
• Safeguard all assigned tools, equipment, electronics from theft, loss, destruction and/or negligence.
• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant; reports problems to others as they are encountered.
• Under close supervision, operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions, repair gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
• Become trained and perform wastewater quality control tests using appropriate methodology.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Shift work may be required
• Monitor water quality.
• General housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn standard procedures for chemical treatment and disinfecting.
• Safety practices appropriate for dealing with occupational and health hazards encountered.
• Utilize computer for monitoring telemetry system, alarms, and maintenance management program.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures.
• Use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required.
• Use of common hand tools.
• Work in a team environment.
• Work in crouching, climbing, and bending positions.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• State of Florida Certification Class “C” Water/Wastewater Treatment must be obtained within 24 months.

Requirements

• Shift Work
• Working weekends and Holidays

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Florida Driver's License