Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or Trainee

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or TraineeSarasota County is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or Trainee. The person in this role operates and maintains pumps, equipment, and mechanical and automatic controls to maintain proper operations of wastewater treatment facilities.Job Description:Collect, record and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records as directed.Collect samples and perform chemical analyses as directed.Perform daily operations of pumps, motors, valves and other treatment plant equipment as directed so that the plant will operate within the parameters of its operating permit and specific rules established by the applicable regulatory agencies.Respond to emergency operational requirements as needed.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves and other treatment plant equipment as directed.Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance as directed.Shift Schedule:Day: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Afternoon: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Midnight: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.Other duties as required Perquisites / Allowances: Must wear Uniforms and Safety Shoes.Minimum Qualifications:Trainee: High School Diploma GED or equivalent.Operator: Possession of a Class "A" "B" or "C" Water Treatment Plant Operator's License as issued by the State of Florida and required by the position. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.About Everything Else:Trainee: Starting Pay $17.05Operator Pay: $18.94 (Step 1) - $20.71 (Step 4) Depending on LicenseTreatment Plant Operator C: $18.94 (Step 1) - $23.30 (Step 8), based on your experience and licenseTreatment Plant Operator B: $19.89 (Step 1) - $24.47 (Step 8), based on your experience and licenseTreatment Plant Operator A: $20.88 (Step 1) - $25.68 Step 8), based on your experience and licenseEnjoy 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!)Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. 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 have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages 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 identification 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.