Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale

Under the supervision of a Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator, Lead Operator, or the supervisor, an employee will operate and care for a variety of water treatment plant equipment during an assigned shift.

Performs entry level work in the operation and maintenance of a treatment plant and related equipment. The purpose of this classification is to prepare the employee for Class "C" level certification required for employment as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I. After instruction and orientation, the employee will be expected to carry out routine duties as performed by a Water Treatment Plant Operator I. Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity. Maintains a plant log detailing specific information to be saved for record and following shifts. Takes samples at multiple sample points for laboratory analysis and as appropriate compares to automated instrumentation outputs; records and presents findings.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The position involves medium physical demands, Ability to climb stairs in order to obtain samples and to maintain work areas including lime machines and chemical feeders. Ability to lift 50 lbs polymer in order to fill chemical feed equipment to be able to maintain quality water treatment. Ability to work in dusty areas while maintaining/cleaning work areas especially lime machines. Ability to bend to collect samples and physically shovel lime waste to degritting water. Ability to stand for long periods of time in order to perform chemical analysis.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.