This is a trainee level position, under immediate supervision that performs technical activities in the operation and maintenance of the County's waste water treatment plants; trainee is required to obtain a State of Florida "C" Level Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator License within 15-months of hire.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Participates in an on-the-job training program involving practical "hands-on" experience with plant operations under the supervision of a Certified Treatment Plant Operator; the trainee will be required to read and comprehend a variety of technical laboratory, operations, and maintenance procedures. Performs entry-level work in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. Examples of work performed include the following:

Performs daily operations at the wastewater facilities, including collecting samples, performing lab work, conducting field adjustments, performing mechanical repairs, working with chemicals, and ensuring electronic monitoring of the facility. Perform required laboratory analysis for Wastewater/Reclaim Augmentation and Distribution Treatment Facilities. Operates and maintains sludge belt filter press. Cleans clarifier weirs. Assists in the inspection of reclaimed distribution system as required.

Participate in assigned treatment plant rounds including inspecting, monitoring, troubleshooting, performance testing and documenting plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation.

Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment, some ground maintenance, and maybe cross-trained in basic pump and motor maintenance.

May be asked to work varying shifts, hours, and locations to become trained in all aspects of water plant operations.

Adheres to proper safety standards and procedures.

Performs related work and additional duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to obtain a Class "C" Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator's license within 15-months of hire as issued by the State of Florida in compliance with Chapter 62-602 of the Florida Administrative Code and all revisions thereof.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's

Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing and present oneself in a professional manner.

Must have the ability to follow and take oral and written instructions.

Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SCADA software and GIS software experience is a plus and has the ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.

Must have the ability to perform or learn basic mathematical equations in the performance of analysis and calculation of dosage.

Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical information, directives, manuals, memos, reports, and other work-related materials.

Ability to write analysis sheets, reports, inventories, logbooks, work orders, and other work requests.

Must be available to work any hours or days as may be assigned.

Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure of a fast-paced work environment.