Wastewater Facilities Operator in Training

SWA is hiring for an open Wastewater Facilities Operator in Training position in Pembroke Pines, FL! - Pay: $19 - $23 hr (based on experience) - Shift: M-F / 7 am - 5:30 pm ( After hours - on-call emergency response required on a rotating schedule) Requirements: - Criminal background check, drug test, and driving record check required - High School Diploma or GED - Construction experience - Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class 3 Distribution Operator License or the ability to obtain within one (1) year - Ability to participate in weekly rotating "after-hours" call-out duty that requires prompt response on a 24-hour basis, including weekends and holidays. Preferred Qualifications - Possess, or be able to obtain, a FDEP Class 2 Distribution Operator License - Possess, or be able to obtain, a FWPCOA Class C Collections License - Possess, or be able to obtain, a Class B Commercial Driver's License Responsibilities: - Performs basic water and sewer line installations and repairs, and checks for low water pressure. - Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance and routine cleaning as required. - Assist in repairs of water/wastewater treatment system equipment, machinery, and transmission/distribution/collection lines. - May operate and maintain heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, cranes, forklifts, dump trucks, and other associated water and wastewater equipment. - Operate equipment used in trenchwork, including compactors - Backfill excavations according to Pembroke Pines engineering specifications - Restore excavations to original condition, including landscaping, concrete, and asphalt replacement - Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on all equipment - Turns water meters on and off, installs or assists with the installation of meters and meter boxes - Cleaning and clearing sewer lines - Lift Station wet well cleaning - Repairing breaks, leaks, and installing new lines, - Adjusting manhole covers and frame replacement - Repair defective sewer lines and make point repairs - Complete work orders and field complaint forms - Perform other duties as required.