Wastewater Operator Trainee

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. seeks an operator to perform routine tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant. Under supervision, you will learn to operate equipment, read meters, monitor water quality, and support safety and housekeeping standards.

You will work under the direction of a licensed operator until you obtain the required Florida Class C Water/Wastewater Certification, with shift work and availability on weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida Certification Class C Water/Wastewater must be obtained within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Check motors, pumps and equipment for proper operation and perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Read, interpret, and adjust meters and gauges to ensure plant equipment and processes function correctly.
• Monitor water quality and plant performance; report problems as encountered.
• Shift work may be required; perform housekeeping and general plant duties.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment under supervision until licensed.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Safety procedures

Team environment

Ladder climbing

Weekend/holiday shifts

Power tools

Reading SOPs

General maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida Class C Water/Wastewater Certification (within 24 months)

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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