Plant Operator II - Water/Wastewater

About the role

The Plant Operator II - Water/Wastewater position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. This role involves inspecting plant equipment, taking samples, adjusting treatment plant equipment, and maintaining supplies.

Responsibilities

• Inspects plant equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
• Takes samples of water or sewage and performs routine laboratory analyses.
• Adjusts treatment plant equipment based on sample results.
• Cleans and paints equipment, assists mechanics in repairs, and performs general building maintenance.
• Instructs new operators in plant procedures and operations.
• Maintains sufficient supplies of chemicals and cleans bar screens.
• Maintains control panel charts and pressure gauges.
• Answers emergency calls and dispatches personnel.
• Operates motorized equipment and cleans and maintains vacuum trucks.
• Assigns daily tasks to shift operators and reports plant conditions.
• Maintains operation and maintenance logs and submits reports.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Two or more years of experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical machinery similar to that in a water and sewer treatment plant.
• Possession of a Class "B" water and wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Possession of a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement as issued by the State of Florida.
• Valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Current Incentives/Benefits: Utilities Incentive ($100/pay period, $1000 paid out in June 2026).
• Health Insurance: 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Leave: Holidays (13 days per year), Sick Leave (3.69 hours accrued per pay period), Vacation Leave (accrued 2 weeks per year), Birthday Leave (1 day per year), Quality Service (1 day per year), Wellness Days (2 days per year).
• Pension/Retirement: Mandatory 3% contributions per pay period to the Town Sponsored Pension, and access to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.