Plant Operator Trainee

St. Johns County • Saint Augustine, FL

19h • $42,869 - $69,618 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Plant Operator Trainee for our well-established Utility Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida. This position is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operation of a wastewater treatment plant. St. Johns County maintains 24-hour staff operations and employees will be required to work shift work as assigned. The work consists of related plant operation duties. Strict and frequently changing regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the operations of a water treatment plant. Success in this position contributes to the provision of clean and safe wastewater. Contacts are typically with other county employees, vendors, state and federal regulatory agents, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems. The ideal Plant Operator Trainee candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class “C” License as set forth in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-602, DEP describing Water or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license must be obtained within two (2) years from date of hire.
• Completion of County training course work required under the Plant Operator Trainee, Training Program or demonstration of equivalent training and proficiency.
• Employee must obtain a certification training score of seventy (70%) percent or higher on the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) assessment evaluation at the end of the training program.

Responsibilities

• Receives orientation and training regarding plant processes and operations.
• Assists more experienced operations personnel with varied work duties to acquire skills necessary to perform independently upon completion of training.
• Operates, cleans, and learns to maintain variety of treatment units relevant to the operating facility including but not limited to clarifiers, filters, degasification units, reverse osmosis vessels, contact chambers, UV basins, belt press, screens, grit chambers, aerators, water production wells, lift stations, water tanks and others.
• Operates and maintains lift stations within assigned facilities.
• Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems receives training on controls.
• Calibrates and adjusts flow meters.
• Collects and processes a variety of samples.
• Assists in preparation and submittal of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) monthly operating reports.
• Assists in preparation of various in-house operating reports.
• Assists in performing data reporting, assembly, evaluation, and archiving.
• Performs facility housekeeping.
• Provides customer service and promotes positive public relations.
• This position will require shift work.
• Must be available to work flexible schedule including night, weekend and holiday hours.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies, as required to support utility operations.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED