Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice

City Of Alachua • Alachua, FL

5d • $18

About The Position

This position is entry level work going through a training program in water pollution control facilities, leading to certification by the State of Florida as a Certified Operator. Work is performed under the direction of the Wastewater System Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Must obtain Class "C" certificate within two (2) years of employment.
• Must obtain a Florida CDL License within six (6) months of employment.
• A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of tools and their use.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical computations.
• Ability and aptitude to learn complicated laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work, learn and progress in a career-type position.
• Must possess a good physical condition and sound mental alertness.
• Ability to learn methods and practices of modern wastewater treatment; standards and normal operating procedures applicable to treatment.
• Ability to learn the functions and mechanics of pumps and other plant mechanical equipment.
• Ability to learn to read meters and charts accurately; to maintain simple records of shift operations; perform simple chemical analyzes accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a certified operator, the apprentice performs work associated with the wastewater treatment plant lift stations and collection systems assigned.
• On-the-job training includes learning laboratory procedures, the nature of tools, industrial machines and equipment at the wastewater plant.
• Assists with installation of new sewer service lines.
• Performs routine maintenance work as assigned.
• Performs general maintenance and labor work such as mowing, digging, cleaning and laying pipe.
• Works on-call on a rotation basis on weekends and nights.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required/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