Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Pinellas County Government is seeking a Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee in St. Petersburg, FL. The role involves monitoring and maintaining an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, performing water quality testing, and operating SCADA systems. Candidates must have a valid Florida Driver's License and agree to obtain a Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class 'C' license within two years. The position requires working various shifts in a 24-hour operation.
Technical work monitoring, operating, and maintaining an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility. The incumbent independently completes tasks in water and/or wastewater treatment plant operations, monitoring, maintenance, and/or repair of pumps, motors, treatment systems, generators, and related support systems. Types of equipment and systems experienced may include lift stations, switch gear, flow meters, chemical feed systems, overhead cranes and related activities. The incumbent also performs collection, analysis, reporting, and processing of a variety of samples. The incumbent performs work independently, takes initiative to ensure sound plant operations. The incumbent seeks guidance and direction on unusual or difficult assignments or problems. The incumbent is supervised by a manager, plant operations supervisor or designee.

Work Schedule: Ability to work 40 hours per week (10 hours/day, 4 days/week) and be assigned shifts to cover a 24-hour a day operation. The incumbent will normally be the sole operator on the shift after a sufficient training period.

What Would You Do?
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the Industrial Water Treatment Facility and surface water intake station to ensure an adequate supply of properly treated water to the Waste to Energy plant.
• Monitor available water supply and communicate and coordinate with Waste to Energy staff on Waste to Energy water needs and availability.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate chemical feed and chemical feed system parts inventory levels.
• Monitor and operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the Industrial Water Treatment Facility.
• Perform water quality testing as required, review the results, and adjust plant operations as necessary to meet water performance standards.
• Replace parts and conduct troubleshooting as necessary to maintain plant operations.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on plant operations, maintenance, and laboratory data.
• Participate in section and Division meetings and task teams.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need To Have?
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent and agree to complete a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved training course to obtain a passing score on the Florida Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class "C" License as set forth in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-602, DEP describing Water or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Water Distribution System Operators license requirements.
• Must obtain Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class "C" license within 2 years of hire; if they do not already have a "C" license.

Highly Desirable
• Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class "C" license or higher.
• Two years' experience with Micro Filtration and Reverse Osmosis technology in water treatment

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you're not just taking on a job-you're investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, seeWhat We Offer

Want to Learn More?

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Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Employment Type: Full time