Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job TitleJoin our team and play a vital role in maintaining and repairing the electrical and mechanical equipment that supports Public Utilities facilities.Employer: Sarasota County GovernmentSalary: $22.14 HourlyLocation: 375 Venice East Boulevard, Venice, FLJob Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Public UtilitiesClosing Date: ContinuousJob DescriptionInstall, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment within Public Utilities facilities.Work on various equipment like pumps, valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering and switching system, production, monitoring, and injection wells.Chemical feed pumps and chemical delivery systems including piping and valving.Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County safety requirements, including lock-out/tag-out and confined space entry as well as general industry safety rules.Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On-call required.About YouMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or its equivalentThree (3) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater, industrial electrician, or industrial mechanic fieldA valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hireA valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by the county!)Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in the operation of a 1.5-ton crane truckProficient in the operation of and electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeterExperience with pump or motor repair, control panel repair, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and weldingCertification(s) from trade school in pumps, valves, electrical or fluid mechanicsMust have the skill to be able to dismantle and reinstall mechanical and electrical equipment and work with 440volt electrical currentPhysical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSubject 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.*Enjoy the perks of uniforms and steel-toed boots provided and paid for by the County!Starting Pay: $22.14 (Step 1)Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience#SRQCountyUtilitiesBenefitsEnjoy 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.We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.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 prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities.Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.