Water Plant Operator Trainee

City of Clearwater -
Clearwater, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,045.64 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Pension plan
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $ 42,045.64
Under direct supervision, the Water Plant Operator Trainee receives orientation and training for the Public Utilities plant processes and operations. Performs general operations as skills are acquired and assists more experience operators throughout the training process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participates in extensive training and education regarding the water plant and all equipment and general operations; works under direct supervision and acquires skills through on the job training.
Makes daily operational checks on pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls; transfers hazardous chemicals, replaces sludge bags, and performs other various maintenance activities.
Assists in operating and maintaining water treatment equipment to preserve proper water pressures and levels; works with more experienced plant operators in their daily tasks for training and to gain necessary skills.

Reads and records daily meter readings and changes necessary charts; assists and supports other experienced workers and applies skills learned.
Keeps equipment clean and lubricated; maintains and provides minor repairs.
Takes, gathers, and compiles water samples for chemical analysis; supports and assists other operators in the analysis of samples and application of findings.
Assists in the maintenance and repair of pumps, meters, and related equipment; checks water quality complaints.
Performs and provides stand-by duty for after-hour responses; performs lab tests on multiple lab instruments to meet D.E.P. standards; monitors SCADA programs for correct plant operations.

May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, and holiday hours to help complete work.
Provides customer service to customers with various water quality concerns or questions; accompanies FDEP regulators on Sanitary Survey Inspections.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Ability to obtain a forklift license.

Class "C" Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation within two-years of hire date.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of –

Principles of bacteriology and chemistry

Common tools
Functions and mechanics of pumps and related equipment
Mechanics and mathematics
Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in –

Distinguishing colors easily
Reading simple meters and charts
Learning, interpreting and applying various regulations and codes
Applying mechanical and mathematical aptitude

Seeing numbers and demarcations on gauges or dials
Operating industrial and personal computers with general proficiency
Understanding and interpreting complex policies, protocols, and procedures

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

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