Venice Garden Wastewater Treatment Operator or Trainee Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Venice Garden Wastewater Treatment Operator or Trainee 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars

Venice Gardens, FL Department:

Public Utilities Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you looking for a stable career with growth potential? As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/ Trainee, you will be essential in safeguarding the health of the Sarasota County community by ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater treatment systems. Apply today and join this dedicated, high-performing team! Collect, record, and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records as directed. Collect samples, perform laboratory analyses, and make necessary adjustments. Monitor the SCADA system and respond to alarms and abnormal readings and trends. Perform daily operation of pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment as directed. Perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on plant grounds and facilities.

Shift Schedule:

Day:

6:00 a.m.•4:00 p.m.

Afternoon:

12:00 p.m.•10:00 p.m.

Evening:

8:00 p.m.•6:00 a.m.

About You 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Safety training: Hazcon, Confined Spaces, Hearing Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respirators, Workplace Violence, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous Waste Operations.

Physical Demands:

May 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/ 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.

About Everything Else Treatment Plant Operator C:

Starting Pay:

$23.76 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

Treatment Plant Operator B:

Starting Pay:

$24.94 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

Treatment Plant Operator A:

Starting Pay:

$26.19 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

Trainee Pay Rate:

Starting Pay:

$21.38 (10% Less than the minimum when in Trainee Status #SRQCountyUtilities 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! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms 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!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. 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. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.