Bee Ridge Wastewater Treatment Operator or Trainee - R19228
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Are you looking for a stable career with growth potential? As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will be essential in safeguarding the health of the Sarasota County community by ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater treatment systems. Apply today and join this dedicated, high-performing team!
• Collect, record, and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records as directed.
• Collect samples, perform laboratory analyses, and make necessary adjustments.
• Monitor the SCADA system and respond to alarms and abnormal readings and trends.
• Perform daily operation of pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment as directed.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on plant grounds and facilities.
Shift Schedule
Day: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening: 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Trainee
• High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Class "C" Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License within two (2) years at the time of hire.
• A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Operator
• High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class “A”, “B”, or “C” Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License as issued by the State of Florida.
• A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
• Safety training: Hazcon, Confined Spaces, Hearing Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respirators, Workplace Violence, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous Waste Operations.
Physical Demands
• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Treatment Plant Operator C:
Starting Pay: $23.76 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator B
Starting Pay: $24.94 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator A
Starting Pay: $26.19 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Trainee Pay Rate
Starting Pay: $21.38 (10% Less than the minimum when in Trainee Status)
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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
Required
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
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