Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee - Iii (Doq) - Water Reclamation Facilities

Salary: $17.06 - $31.61 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (12 Hour Shift)
Job Number: 23-00863
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 11/20/2023
Closing Date: 12/18/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
W/WW Plant Operator Trainee - III (DOQ) - WRF
Utilities Department Wastewater Division
SWWRF - 5101 65th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
SEWRF - 3331 Lena Rd., Bradenton, FL 34211
NRWRF - 8500 69th St. E., Palmetto, FL 34221
Hours of WRF Operations - 24/7/365
Schedule - 12 Hour Night or Day Shifts, two days on, two days off
SWWRF -7:30p - 7:30a
SEWRF - 8:00p - 8:00a
NRWRF - 8:00p - 8:00a
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
What is a Water Reclamation facility (WRF)? The purpose of a WRF is to receive raw wastewater through a series of pumps and pipes and treat that water through a biological process until it has reached pristine treatment. At the WRF the staff treat the wastewater and produce an effluent that can be applied for irrigation. You may see irrigation water on golf courses, parks, and even for residential yards. Though this water is not fit to drink, it is safe for irrigation. Manatee County has five (5) permitted facilities; three (3) Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF), the Manatee County Master Reuse System (MCMRS) and a Biosolids Facility. The MCMRS handles the reclaimed water permitted flow from the three WRF with a flow of 33.5 million gallons per day. The Biosolids Facility is a 200 Wet Ton Per Day Facility producing high quality Class "AA" fertilizer. The Biosolid Facility uses Landfill Methane Gas as the heat source to produce the fertilizer. To learn more about the Manatee County Utilities Department please click "".
Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee - III (DOQ): In accordance with level of qualifications, to perform various duties associated with the operation and maintenance of Manatee County Wastewater Treatment Plants, related facilities, and equipment.
NOTE: POSITION LEVEL AND SALARY WILL BE DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS (DOQ).
ADDITIONAL "CAREER INCENTIVE" PAY IS AWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING LEVELS: OPERATOR II/CLASS "B" LICENSE -$1.00 PER HOUR; OPERATOR III/CLASS "A" LICENSE - $1.50 PER HOUR.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package -
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.

Job Description
Please see the complete job description
Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills:
Education Requirements
High school graduate/equivalent. Courses in Chemistry or related subjects desired.
Experience Requirements
Trainee: No experience required; prior experience in servicing mechanical equipment and machinery desired.
Operator I, II, III: Prior experience related to the operation of mechanical/electrical equipment.
Desired: Experience in operating a forklift.
License Requirements:
Trainee: No license required; must secure FDEP Class C Wastewater Operator License within two (2) years of employment.
Operator I: FDEP Class "C" Wastewater Operator License
Operator II: FDEP Class "B" Wastewater Operator License
Operator III: FDEP Class "A" Wastewater Operator License
Driver's License
Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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