Student Intern - Wastewater Environmental Technologies

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Clearwater, FL

Job Type: Internship

Job Number: 2025-00068

Department: Public Utilities

Division: WASTEWATER ENV TECH

Opening Date: 11/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description

The City of Clearwater is seeking an Intern to assist our Public Utilities Wastewater Environmental Technologies team in a variety of projects.

Salary:Interns may work for an hourly rate or unpaid intern volunteer.

Intern Working for an Hourly Rate:
Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $14.00/hr.
Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $15.00/hr.
Graduate Level College Student - $16.00

This internship experience will provide hands-on exposure to the essential functions of a wastewater treatment facility. It offers valuable learning opportunities and contributes to the efficient operation and maintenance of a critical public infrastructure.

The duration of the internship is flexible to meet the needs of the department and the student's academic requirements. The maximum work hours are 25 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with wastewater treatment processes
• Work with experienced plant operators in daily tasks for training and to gain necessary skills such as monitoring equipment through SCADA.
• Shadow operators during routine facility walkthroughs
• Learning proper sample collection techniques for in-house control testing
• Maintenance and repairs: Support plant upkeep through routine maintenance tasks like cleaning equipment, calibrating instruments, and assisting with repairs under supervision, while cultivating practical skills in equipment longevity and operational efficiency.
• Gain valuable knowledge through hands on training covering operational practices, equipment usage, and maintenance procedures.
• Data analysis and reporting: Collect data from process areas or in house testing, data entry, learn how the data is used to prepare reports for regulatory agencies or internal use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid State Driver's License Required
  
  
• Currently enrolled college student (undergraduate, graduate level, technical/vocational). Preferred majors/concentrations include Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology.
  
  
• Knowledge and experience to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed above as this position will be ethical, hardworking, and a strong desire to learn. Experience can be personal or professional.

Training and development opportunity

01

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

If currently in college, what year are you currently in?

• Not enrolled in college
• Enrolled in a Vocational/Technical School
• Freshman or Sophomore college student
• Junior or Senior college student
• Graduate college student
• Recently graduated college within the past year
• Graduated more than one year ago

04

Please indicate what degree or field you are majoring in.

• Environmental Sciences
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Other
• No degree/major - not enrolled

Required Question