Treatment Plant Operator Trainee -TPO - Wastewater 22632

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Wastewater Position Type:

Permanent Full Time Open Until Filled

REQUIREMENTS

: A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Additional college or technical coursework in subjects related to science or treatment plant operations is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must obtain, within twelve (12) months of employment, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class C Wastewater Plant Operator's license. Must complete an OSHA-compliant forklift operator training course that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178 and be able to safely operate a forklift. Must, at all times, wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or artificial disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. $22.11 to $24.32 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Positions are available in the North, Central, and South areas of the County. Work schedule is shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Performs entry-level crafts and trades work participating in the daily operation, maintenance, and housekeeping typical of wastewater treatment facilities. Work includes operating process pumps, motors, blowers, and other wastewater treatment plant equipment; taking samples of sewage, effluents, and sludge; performing simple, routine laboratory tests, including sludge settling, centrifuge, and chlorine residual tests; and cleaning treatment plant structures and equipment. Brevard County, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brevard County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.