WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
- Performs work activities associated with the water treatment plant(s) by operating, controlling and calibrating electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of raw water into the treatment plant.
- Conducts frequent and periodic inspections of treatment plant(s) to properly evaluate and detect deficiencies or malfunctions and initiates corrective action by notifying management accordingly.
- Performs required environmental tests, analysis, and observations and maintains detailed operating records, reports and log sheets.
- Assists with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
- Regularly collects water test samples from various points according to established schedule to ensure continued compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adjusts and calibrates automated devices that monitor process parameters and/or admit specified quantities of chemicals for the purpose of treatment of potable water.
- Assists in making improvements in efficiency of department by making recommendations related to equipment and obtaining price quotes from vendors for daily operational supplies and equipment.
- Monitors process controls and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution.
- Cleans tanks; repairs and lubricates machines and equipment and ensures that routine maintenance is performed.
- Participates in new employee’s orientation and may oversee work of trainees or other subordinate operators as needed or instructed.
- Knowledge of OSHA, Hazmat, and District requirements in safety and operations as the job involves possible exposure to toxic chemicals, fumes, or particles and/or blood, body fluids, or tissues through contact with injured workers.
- Assists in responding to chlorine leaks as a member on the Hazard Response Team.
- Ensures safe use of all chemicals and mechanical treatment related supplies.
- Operates emergency generators and auxiliary equipment when needed.
- Works a rotating twenty-four hour, seven-day on-call shift for emergency coverage.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
- Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage and/or reclaimed water.
- Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration and bio-solid digestion process.
- Keeps records of plant efficiencies and control parameters for use in establishing trends in process control.
- Recommends process control parameters based on analysis of test samples.
- Conducts frequent and periodic inspections of treatment plant(s) to properly evaluate and detect deficiencies or malfunctions and initiates corrective action by notifying management accordingly.
- Performs required environmental tests, analysis, and observations and maintains detailed operating records, reports and log sheets.
- Assists with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
- Adjusts and calibrates automated devices that monitor process parameters and/or admit specified quantities of chemicals for the purpose of treatment of wastewater.
- Assists in making improvements in efficiency of department by making recommendations related to equipment and obtaining price quotes from vendors for daily operational supplies and equipment.
- Issue repairs and lubricates machines and equipment and ensures that routine maintenance is performed.
- Participates in new employee’s orientation and may oversee work of trainees or other subordinate operators as needed or instructed.
- Knowledge of OSHA, Hazmat, and District requirements in safety and operations as the job involves possible exposure to toxic chemicals, fumes, or particles and/or blood, body fluids, or tissues through contact with injured workers and facility processes.
- Assists in responding to chlorine leaks as a member on the Hazard Response Team.
- Ensures safe use of all chemicals and mechanical treatment related supplies.
- Operates emergency generators and auxiliary equipment when needed.
- Works a rotating twenty-four hour, seven-day on-call shift for emergency coverage and may be called to assist distribution and collection operators.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, along with optional supplemental coverage including accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement plans. Operations employees also receive paid on-call compensation when participating in the on-call rotation.
In addition, we value and reward our employees through paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement plan with employer matching contributions, length-of-service bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Operator I
Operator II
Operator III
Accredited high school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Required
Required
Required
Valid Florida Driver's License
Required
Required
Required
American Red Cross CPR / First Aid Certificate
Required
Required
Required
Base required license / certification issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Working towards a class “C” license in water. (Must be completed with required coursework within the first 12 months of employment)
“C” OR higher license in water
Dual “C” certificates in both water and wastewater OR an advanced single license “B” or higher in water
Total license/certifications
0
1
2
Experience (years)
0-1
1-2
2-3
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Operator I
Operator II
Operator III
Accredited high school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Required
Required
Required
Valid Florida Driver's License
Required
Required
Required
American Red Cross CPR / First Aid Certificate
Required
Required
Required
Base required license / certification issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Working towards a class “C” license in water. (Must be completed with required coursework within the first 12 months of employment)
“C” OR higher license in wastewater
Dual “C” certificates in both water and wastewater OR an advanced single license “B” or higher in wastewater
Total license/certifications
0
1
2
Experience (years)
0-1
1-2
2-3
