Operator in Training Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4535286) Apply Operator in Training Salary$18.92 - $30.58 HourlyLocation Various Lee County, FLJob TypeFull-Time RegularJob Number07147ODDepartmentUtilitiesOpening Date06/06/2024Closing Date6/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionThe Utility Plant Operator Trainee will learn and practice the fundamentals of water and wastewater treatment to produce a quality product at an efficient cost. Day-to-day activities for water and wastewater operator trainees will be to produce a safe, pleasant, and adequate supply of drinking water and wastewater treatment to reuse quality.Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent insures proper plant compliance via various process control tests.
Conducts routine analyses on water samples to measure numerous chemical, physical and microbiological properties, following standard operating procedures. Performs tests and monitors the quantity and quality of the finished or reuse water leaving the plant.
Other duties include record keeping, cleaning and maintenance of plant property and equipment.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used for daily operations of the treatment facility.
Knowledge of lab supplies.
Ability to perform necessary tests and analysis.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; verbally and in written form.
Knowledge of treatment facility regulations and specifications.
This is 40 hour per week shift work, must possess the ability to work on a rotational shift which could include nights, weekends, and holidays as plants are manned 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school/GED
Prefer six months of related experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Must complete Class (Level) C Operator Training Course within one year of employment and successfully pass the exam within two years of hire.
Must complete and provide certification for the Sacramento Course Volume One within 6 months from the hire date.
Must complete and provide certification for the Sacramento Course Volume Two within 12 months from the hire date.
Must sit for the exam and achieve a minimum score of 50% on the State exam within 18 months from the hire date.
Must be State certified as a Class C Operator within two years from the date of hire.
Supplemental Information
Days and hours for this position will vary. Must have the ability to work a rotational shift which may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Possess the ability to use and operate general maintenance equipment at the plant.
Knowledge of preventative and general maintenance.
Knowledge of mathematics for chemical adjustments.
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DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdfHealth Benefits: Medical Insurance Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) Optional Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) Short-Term Disability Sick Leave Pool Flu vaccinations Wellness ProgramsFinancial Benefits: Florida Retirement System (FRS) Two Retirement Plan Options:1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) Deferred Compensation (457) Plans Financial Savings/Management Programs Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union Employee Leave Benefits Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually Paid Sick Leave Paid Vacation Leave Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave Family and Medical Leave Military Family & Medical Leave Educational LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramServices available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.Educational AssistanceReimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.01 Which treatment type is preferred?
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Both
No preference
02
What is your highest level of education?
GED
High School
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
PhD
None of the above
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
Yes
No
04
Are you able to complete a Class (Level) C Operator Training Course within one year of employment and successfully pass the exam within two years of hire?
Yes
No
05
Have you taken any courses or related training that would be beneficial to you in this position as a trainee? If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".
06
Operators are required to do maintenance, grounds keeping and household tasks on their shifts. Can you perform these tasks?
Yes
No
07
The facility is in operation 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. All operators and trainees are required to cover any assigned shifts. Furthermore, your days will vary and may only get part of a weekend off or some days off during the middle of the week. Do you understand this schedule and are you able and willing to work under these conditions?
Yes
No
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