Water & Wastewater Plant Operator Apprentice

Sarasota Police Department; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sarasota is hiring for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator trainee within the WasteWater Utilities department. This probationary, full-time role trains in water or wastewater treatment plant operations under supervision and supports routine plant activities across maintenance and testing tasks.

Essential functions include sampling, lab analyses, equipment inspection, and keeping detailed operation logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must participate in math and reasoning skills testing.
• Must complete the training program for Plant Operator Apprenticeship by obtaining a Florida Class "C" Plant Operator Certification within eighteen months of appointment.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Train in water or wastewater treatment plant operations under supervision.
• Inspect operating equipment and perform minor preventative maintenance.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory analyses.
• Maintain logs of activities.
• Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those presented in this job description.

Skills

Math and reasoning

SCADA systems

Computers

Radio telemetry

Communication with public

Education

High School diploma or GED

Florida Class C Plant Operator Certification within 18 months

Job description

The City of Sarasota is hiring for a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator trainee within the WasteWater Utilities department. This probationary, full-time role trains in water or wastewater treatment plant operations under supervision and supports routine plant activities across maintenance and testing tasks.

Essential functions include sampling, lab analyses, equipment inspection, and keeping detailed operation logs.