Sobre este puesto de Pump Station Water Treatment Plant Operator A/B/C or Trainee en Sarasota County Government
Department:
Public UtilitiesAbout Our Job
Come and be a part of the Public Utilities Department as a Water Treatment Operator. In this role, you collect, record, and interpret data to ensure that the water is safe, clean, and always available for the community to use. If you have a passion to serve your community by helping to ensure that our distribution system works efficiently then come and apply today!Job Description:
- Collect, record, and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records
- Collect samples and perform chemical analyses
- Perform daily operations of pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment as directed so that the plant will operate within the parameters of this 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
- Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance
Work Schedule:
- 40-hours a week
- Set rotating shift
- Sunday - Saturday
- 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Trainee:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a Class “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license within two (2) years
- Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
Operator:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a Class “A”, “B”, or “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License as issued by the State of Florida
- Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
Physical Demands:
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
- Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/.
- Frequent exposure to outdoor elements, including heat, rain, insects, snakes, and other wildlife
Subject 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.
*Must wear Uniforms and Safety Shoes.
About Everything Else
Treatment Plant Operator C:
Starting Pay: $24.91 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator B:
Starting Pay: $26.13(Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator A:
Starting Pay: $27.45 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Trainee Pay Rate:
Starting Pay: $22.42 (10% Less than the minimum when in Trainee Status)
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Employee Type:
Regular (Budgeted)Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
- Enjoy 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!
- For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
- 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!)
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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.
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