Wastewater Operator Trainee

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc • Bonita Springs, FL

211d

About The Position

This position involves routine work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant. The employee will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks and operate various equipment under close supervision. The role requires the ability to gain sufficient knowledge and skills to operate the wastewater plant and its equipment effectively. Initially, the employee will work under the direction of a certified operator until they obtain the appropriate license.

Requirements

• Ability to learn standard procedures for chemical treatment and disinfecting.
• Knowledge of safety practices appropriate for dealing with occupational and health hazards encountered.
• Utilize a computer for monitoring telemetry systems, alarms, and maintenance management programs.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures.
• Use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, grinders, etc. as required.
• Use of common hand tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in crouching, climbing, and bending positions.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Checks motors, pumps and equipment for proper operation and performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Read, interpret, and adjust meters and gauges to ensure plant equipment and processes are functioning correctly.
• Maintain the appearance of the plant by painting, weeding, mowing, etc.
• Safeguard all assigned tools, equipment, and electronics from theft, loss, destruction, and/or negligence.
• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant; report problems to others as they are encountered.
• Under close supervision, operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions, repair gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
• Become trained and perform wastewater quality control tests using appropriate methodology.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Shift work may be required.
• Monitor water quality.
• General housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees