Operator in Training Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/5192681) Apply  Operator in Training Salary $21.05 - $25.45 Hourly Location Various Lee County, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07804OD Department Utilities Opening Date 01/22/2026 Closing Date 1/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Lee County Utilities is looking for a dependable and motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee. In this role, you will help clean used water from homes and businesses so it can be safely returned to the environment. You will learn how a wastewater treatment plant works and how to operate equipment safely and correctly. This is a hands-on job and a great opportunity to learn a skilled trade with paid training and long-term career growth. Duties and Responsibilities What You Will Do: + Learn to operate pumps, tanks, and other treatment equipment + Help collect and test water samples for germs, chemicals, and solids + Watch plant systems and make adjustments to keep them working properly + Record daily work and test results in logs and reports + Clean and maintain tools, machines, and buildings + Follow safety rules when working with water, chemicals, and equipment + Work as part of a team and communicate clearly + Perform other related duties as assigned Education, Experience, Licensing What We’re Looking For: + High school diploma or GED, or related work experience + Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record + Willingness to learn and follow instructions + Ability to work safely around water, chemicals, and machinery Preferred Qualifications: + 6 months or more experience in wastewater, water treatment, or similar work Required Training & Certification (Provided After Hire) After you are hired, you will be required to complete: + Sacramento Wastewater Course – Volume One (within 6 months) + Sacramento Wastewater Course – Volume Two (within 12 months) + State Wastewater Operator Exam (within 18 months) + “C” Wastewater Operator License (within 2 years) Supplemental Information Work Schedule: + Full-time position (40 hours per week) + Rotating shifts required + Includes nights, weekends, and holidays + Facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Why Join Us? This is a hands-on job where every day is different. You will play an important role in protecting public health and the environment. You’ll gain valuable skills in wastewater treatment, safety procedures, and equipment operation while building a stable career in public service. About the Department of Utilities The Lee County Utilities Department helps provide clean drinking water and safely treats wastewater for our community. Our team works every day to keep water systems running safely and smoothly. We use modern technology and trained staff to deliver reliable water and wastewater services. When you join our team, you help protect public health, care for the environment, and make a real difference in people’s lives. About Lee County: Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) . EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 The facility is open all day and night, every day of the year. All workers and trainees must work the shifts they are given. Your workdays may change. You may only get part of a weekend off, or days off during the week. Do you understand this schedule, and can you work these hours? + Yes + No 02 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No 03 What is your highest level of education completed? + GED + High School + Associate's + Bachelor's + Master's + PhD + None of the above 04 Can you finish Sacramento Courses Volumes 1 and 2 within one year of being hired and pass the exam within two years? + Yes + No 05 Have you taken any classes or training that would help you in this trainee job? If not, write “N/A. 06 Operators must do maintenance, yard work, and basic cleaning during their shifts. Can you do these tasks? + Yes + No 07 Please select all Lee County wastewater treatment plants where you would like to work. + Fort Myers Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant 17155 Pine Ridge Rd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 + Fiesta Wastewater Treatment Plant 1366 San Souci Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33919 + Gateway Wastewater Treatment Plant 13265 Soccer Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913 + Three Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant 18521 Three Oaks Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email