Utility Plant Operator Trainee

Jacksonville Beach; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading municipal utility team as a Utility Plant Operator Trainee, where you'll assist in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to safety standards. You'll work under supervision, gaining valuable experience while ensuring effective treatment processes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance coverage

Flexible spending plans

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C License within two years.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation and maintenance of municipal water or wastewater treatment plants.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis.
• Operates and maintains pumps, motors, and valves.

Skills

Knowledge of operating principles

Knowledge of mechanical operations

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position performs semiskilled work assisting in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants and related facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of a certified Utility Plant Operator. Work may be specialized according to the assigned division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required

The work is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending terrain, ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Visual Acuity: Required for operation of machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, working in confined spaces, and wearing an appropriate respiratory protection device as necessary. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and/or waterborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with and trains in the operation and maintenance of municipal water or wastewater treatment plant, and/or stormwater systems, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and quality standards. Representative tasks may include any or all of the following:

• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant and facilities; inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions of equipment to supervisor; assists mechanics in major repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis to determine effectiveness of the treatment process and records results.
• Inspects, monitors, reads, and interprets recording charts, dials, and meters to determine flow and feed rate; enters data into computerized system.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Operates, cleans, and services pumps, hoses, and strainers; removes solids; lubricates and cleans machinery and equipment as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and daily logs.
• Performs routine building, lawn and landscape maintenance.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.
  
  

Other Information

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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Special Qualifications

A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida. Must obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C License within two years.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of operating principles, processes, and theories applicable to water and wastewater treatment, equipment, and machinery.
• Knowledge of mechanical operations and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required of the work.
• Ability to accurately follow routine operation and recording procedures.
• Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to operate and monitor heavy and light equipment, pumps, motors, valves, and structures.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  
  

This position is part of a qualification advancement plan.

CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES

Our Employees Uphold And Promote The Mission, Vision And Core Values Of The City Of Jacksonville Beach. To Be Successful, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job And Demonstrate a Strong Desire To Be a Part Of Our EPIC Team

• Empowerment – Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• Pride – A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• Integrity – We hold ourselves, individual and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• Communication – Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• Teamwork– Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goals
  
  

The City of Jacksonville Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes activities, lunch and learns, and health fairs.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes employment verification, a criminal history review, a motor vehicle record check, drug screening, and a pre-employment physical examination.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

04

If you are a current employee with the City of Jacksonville Beach, in the event that you qualify for this position, you are required to notify your supervisor of the scheduled interview.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

05

I acknowledge that, as a condition of employment, participation in the organization's pension plan is mandatory. This plan requires a deduction of 7.95% from my gross pay each pay period, which is intended to support long-term financial security. I understand that I may contact the Human Resources department with any questions or for further clarification about the pension plan.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the mandatory pension plan and payroll deduction.
• No, I do not agree to the mandatory pension plan and payroll deduction.
  
  

06

The salary for this position is $17.55 per hour. Is this pay acceptable?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

This position follows a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, typically from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Occasional overtime, standby shifts, holiday coverage, and emergency call-backs may also be required. Are you available and willing to work these hours as needed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree +
  
  

09

Please indicate which driver's license you possess.

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class E Driver license
• My license is currently invalid
• I do not possess any type of driving license
  
  

10

Do you currently have any pending violations, citations, or court proceedings that may impact your ability to operate a vehicle for work purposes?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

In the past 12 months, has your driver's license been suspended, revoked, or restricted?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Employment in this position requires obtaining a Class C Drinking Water License within two years of hire and maintaining the certification as a condition of continued employment.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
  
  

13

Please Indicate Which Level Of Water Certification You Possess

• Water Treatment Plant Class A
• Water Treatment Plant Class B
• Water Treatment Plant Class C
• Water Treatment Plant Class D
• None of the above
  
  

14

Please Indicate Which Level Of Wastewater Certification You Possess

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class A
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class B
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class C
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class D
• None of the above
  
  

15

This position entails working with water and sewage. Is this acceptable?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

The work performed is outdoors work under varying weather conditions, rain, cold and heat. Are you willing and able to work in those conditions?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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