Wastewater Operator Job at Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government Sarasota County, FL
$17.05 an hour
Department:
Public Utilities
About Our Job
Do you understand how water pumps, equipment, and mechanical operations work in wastewater treatment facilities? You have an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant at the Central County Water Reclamation Facility. Your duties will have a direct impact on protecting the health of Sarasota County. Come and apply today to join this high-performing team.
Job Description:
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Collect, record, and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records as directed.
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Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses and make necessary adjustments.
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Monitor the SCADA system and respond to alarms and abnormal readings and trends.
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Perform daily operation of pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment as directed.
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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.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
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.
- Must wear Uniforms and Safety Shoes.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Trainee:
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High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
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A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Operator:
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High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
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Possession of a Class “A” “B” or “C” Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License as issued by the State of Florida.
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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.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Ranges:
- Trainee: Starting Pay: $17.05
- Treatment Plant Operator C: $18.94 (Step 1) - $23.30 (Step 8), based on your experience and license
- Treatment Plant Operator B: $19.89 (Step 1) - $24.47 (Step 8), based on your experience and license
- Treatment Plant Operator A: $20.88 (Step 1) - $25.68 (Step 8), based on your experience and license
Employee Type:
Regular (Budgeted)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.
Sarasota County Government is a
Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free
Workplace.
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