Machine Operator Trainee Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.95 - $33.39 Hourly
Location : Public Works Wastewater Treatment Facility, FL
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 00679
Department: Public Works
Division: Pollution Control Plant
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES
Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision, and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC Team:

• Empowerment -Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• Pride - A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• Integrity - We hold ourselves, individually and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• Communication - Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• Teamwork- Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goals

JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position performs intermediate skilled and technical work in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants and related facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Utility Plant Superintendent or Utility Plant Deputy Superintendent. Work may be specialized according to the assigned division.
Essential Functions
Operates and maintains municipal water or wastewater treatment plant, and/or stormwater systems, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and quality standards. Representative tasks may include any or all of the following:

• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment plant and facilities; inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and cleaning of equipment; reports malfunctions of equipment to supervisor; assists mechanics in major repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and bacteriological analysis to determine effectiveness of the treatment process and records results.
• Inspects, monitors, reads, and interprets recording charts, dials, and meters to determine flow and feed rate; enters data into computerized system.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Operates, cleans, and services pumps, hoses, and strainers; removes solids; lubricates and cleans machinery and equipment as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and daily logs.
• May act as a lead worker providing guidance, direction and training to plant operator trainees and unskilled and semi-skilled workers as assigned.
• Alternates with others on a rotating standby off-hours call schedule as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent and the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Special Qualifications:
A driver's license valid in the State of Florida and a Water or Wastewater Class C License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of operating principles, processes, and theories applicable to water and wastewater treatment, equipment, and machinery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical operations and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required of the work.
• Ability to accurately follow routine operating and recording procedures.
• Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and make minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to operate and monitor heavy and light equipment, pumps, motors, valves, and structures.
• Ability to instruct subordinate operators in plant operations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

This position is part of the Qualification Advancement Program. To advance to Utility Plant Operator II, an employee must complete the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by DEP and obtain a Water or Wastewater Class B License.
Physical Demands
The work is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending terrain, ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping:Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Visual Acuity: Required for operation of machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION
Work Environment
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, working in confined spaces, and wearing an appropriate respiratory protection device as necessary. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and/or waterborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Other Information
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
The City of Jacksonville Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes activities, lunch and learns, and health fairs.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02
This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No

03
Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes employment verification, a criminal history review, a motor vehicle record check, drug screening, and a pre-employment physical examination.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

04
If you are a current employee with the City of Jacksonville Beach, in the event that you qualify for this position, you are required to notify your supervisor of the scheduled interview.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05
For external candidates, the starting salary for this position is between $25.95 and $33.39 per hour, depending on qualifications. For internal candidates, the starting salary will be based on A.04 and A.05 of the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

06
This is a temporary, part-time position and does not include benefits. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

07
This temporary, part-time position requires flexible weekend hours between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., rotating shifts, and on-call availability. Occasional holiday work and emergency call-backs may also be required. Are you willing and able to work these hours as needed?

• Yes
• No

08
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree +

09
Please indicate which driver's license you possess.

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class E Driver license
• My license is currently invalid
• I do not possess any type of driving license

10
Do you currently have any pending violations, citations, or court proceedings that may impact your ability to operate a vehicle for work purposes?

• Yes
• No

11
In the past 12 months, has your driver's license been suspended, revoked, or restricted?

• Yes
• No

12
Please indicate which level of WASTEWATER certification you possess:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class A
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class B
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class C
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Class D
• None of the above

13
Do you obtain the minimum hours required for licensure as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection?

• Yes
• No

14
This position involves working with water and sewage systems. Are you willing and able to work in these conditions?

• Yes
• No

15
The work performed is outdoors work under varying weather conditions, rain, cold and heat. Are you willing and able to work in those conditions?

• Yes
• No

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