JOB
The Plant Operator Trainee performs entry-level work assisting in the operation and inspection of a water treatment plant, booster station, or wastewater treatment plant on a reoccurring or rotating shift. Work requires the exercise of limited judgment in making minor operating adjustments to machinery, equipment, and related apparatus in accordance with established operating procedures and standards. Operates, monitors, and inspects equipment, dials, meters, pumps, and valves for proper process control. Work is conducted under relatively close supervision by a direct supervisor or designee. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience:-
High school diploma or equivalent:
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operator Certification Program only accepts General Educational Development (GED) issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator.
Licenses and/or Certificates:-
Depending on area of assignment, must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Drinking Water Operator “C” or Wastewater Operator "C" License for Domestic Wastewater Treatment within two (2) years of employment.
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Must be prepared to sit for the exam at first offering upon the completion of the required coursework.
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Upon successful completion of the exam must submit for Class “C” license after completion of 2,080 hours of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of 10 to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons
with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.