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Water and Sewer Operator Trainees operate, inspect, and maintain water and wastewater facilities and equipment to meet regulatory requirements with guidance from plant operators and supervisors. Work involves performing tasks intended to acquaint the worker with the principles and techniques of water and sewer plant operation. Work requires prior plumbing or mechanical experience and is performed under close supervision.\nEssential Job Functions\nPerforms equipment preventative maintenance, general housekeeping, buildings and grounds maintenance, sample collections, field laboratory process testing, chemical mixing, septage receiving and sample collection, and processes data entry.\nMonitors and documents water and wastewater systems performance daily. Collects and enters water and wastewater operations data.\nPerforms quality control checks and laboratory tests; collects water and wastewater samples.\nFlushes water systems.\nTrains in the mixing of chemicals at water and waste water facilities. Trains in the routine daily operation and use of all water and wastewater systems equipment and tools.\nPerforms maintenance on water and wastewater facilities and equipment according to the schedules and procedures established for the facilities to which trainee is assigned. This includes:\nCleaning, servicing, lubricating and repairing pumps, air compressors and blowers, chemical feed equipment, lawn mowing and maintenance equipment, air release valves and other mechanical devices regularly found in water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems.\n\nCompletes equipment check lists.\n\nAssists in cleaning and inspecting wet wells, holding tanks, aeration basins, sewer mains and laterals.\n\nPerforms general housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed or assigned such as mowing grass, weed cutting, painting equipment and structure, cleaning floors, windows, equipment and tools at all facilities.\n\nUnloads chemicals and equipment, mixes and delivers chemicals for water and wastewater facilities.\nHandles septage receiving facility inspection and maintenance and sample collection data entry and review.\nResponds to customer complaints and water and sewer emergencies.\nAssists maintenance personnel in routine and emergency repairs.\nOther Duties\nPerforms related work as required.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)\nKnowledge of--\nGeneral procedures of mechanical maintenance and operation.\n\nAbility to--\nLearn to perform water and sewer plant and systems operations.\n\nDeal effectively with the public.\n\nCommunicate effectively, orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.\n\nLearn to use tractors, bobcats, loaders, sewer jetter, and lawn tractors.\n\nRequired Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)\nTraining and/or Education:\nHigh School diploma or GED equivalent.\nExperience:\nSix months of plumbing or mechanical maintenance experience.\nLicenses or Certificates:\nValid driver's license.\nMust apply for the appropriate temporary Wastewater and Water operator certifications from the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators, Water Management Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment as required by the assigned facilities at time of employment.\nTo continue employment must obtain Maryland Class ‘B’ commercial driver’s license, MDE sampler certification, and CPR/First Aid certification within the first six (6) months of employment.\nSpecial Requirements:\nMust be 18 years of age.\nOperation of County owned vehicle.\nWork location and work hours are subject to change to meet business objectives.\nPhysical Demands:\nRequires medium to moderately heavy moving up to 50 pounds and lifting of equipment and use of hand and power tools.\nWork may be in confined spaces, in elevated storage tanks and/or sewer manholes, require the use of a ladder.\nRequires routine standing, sitting, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and/or balancing, using hands and arms to reach, grasp, finger and feel, ability to smell, taste, talk, hear, and differentiate colors.\nUnusual Demands:\nWorkers are exposed to dirt and soil, sewage, chemicals and hazards of working around moving equipment and with power tools.\nMay be required to work weekends and holidays.\nSubject to call in or to remain on the job for emergencies.\nFLSA Status:\nNonexempt\nCompensation Steps:\nPay rate: $23.30 - $26.69 per hour; $42,406 - $48,576 annually\nGrade 715, full-time position, 35 hours per week\nDepartment of Public Works, Water and Sewerage\nPosition closing date: November 25, 2026\nPlease Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 25, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on November 26th.\nCalvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:\n15 days of sick leave\n10 days of annual leave\n5 days of personal leave\n13 paid holidays *14 in an election year\nDefined Contribution Plan\n457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nFlexible spending accounts\nUp to 80% tuition reimbursement\nGym membership discounts\nPlease Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.\nCalvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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