Water Reclamation Trainee Jobs

Duties Summary

Under close supervision, to receive training in wastewater treatment process and/or environmental regulations to assist in the operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and devices utilized at Water Reclamation facilities; when assigned to WR Operations: performs a variety of duties to gain on-the-job training experience to become a wastewater treatment plant operator; and perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Water Reclamation Trainee is the preparatory entry level in the Water Reclamation Operator Series or the Environmental Control Series and is assigned to the Water Reclamation or Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Divisions. Supervision is typically received from the Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor or the Environmental Control Officer. Incumbents perform the more routine tasks and duties and must be familiar with environmental regulations and the variety of equipment utilized in the treatment of sewage and the drying of sludge or in the proper operation of a septic and brine receiving station. In the course of duties, incumbents are expected to increasingly develop a breadth and depth of knowledge of environmental regulations and skill that leads to full proficiency in the operation of a wastewater reclamation plant or in the operation of a septic and brine receiving station. As knowledge and skill is gained through on the job experience, certifications and satisfactory proficiency demonstrated, incumbents in this class may utilize their attained skills to apply for advanced positions at Water Reclamation facilities. The Operations Section of the Water Reclamation Division is responsible for operating two (2) wastewater treatment facilities (33 MGD and 41 MGD). The Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division is responsible for operating a septic and brine receiving station that receives up to twenty incoming loads of septic or brine waste per day. Incumbents in the Water Reclamation Trainee class are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment within established guidelines.