Water Plant Operator Trainee

**Four-day work week, up to 14% company contribution to 401(K), excellent benefits, and an opportunity to build a skilled technical career!**

Island Water Association is seeking a dependable, safety-minded individual to join our team as a Water Operator Trainee. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in water treatment plant operations, equipment maintenance, process monitoring, and laboratory testing. No prior water treatment experience is necessary, provided the candidate meets the stated minimum qualifications and is willing to learn. The successful candidate will receive the opportunity to develop technical skills and work toward obtaining a Florida Class C Drinking Water Operator License within 24 months of hire. This position requires rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

· Assist in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in water treatment and wastewater treatment processes.

· Learn to monitor and adjust process variables using distributed control systems.

· Support equipment repair and maintenance tasks under supervision.

· Participate in routine inspections of plant machinery.

· Assist in analyzing data related to plant operations.

· Perform accurate laboratory testing and recording of data.

· Learn basic math calculations relevant to process operations.

Skills:

· Ability to maintain equipment and perform basic repairs.

· Mechanical knowledge to understand machinery functions.

· Familiarity with logic controllers and distributed control systems is a plus.

· Capacity to analyze data and make informed decisions based on findings.

· Proficiency in basic math skills for process calculations.

Requirements:

· Florida Driver’s License.

· High school diploma, or equivalent.

· Pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.

· Achieve State of Florida Class C Drinking Water License within 24 months of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,250.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Sanibel, FL 33957 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sanibel, FL 33957: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person