Plant Operator III - Wastewater

Job Summary

About the role

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, investing in employee growth and offering stability, competitive pay, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Essential Functions

• Operate, monitor, and adjust wastewater treatment plant systems and processes through SCADA/computerized control systems and field inspections.
• Maintain compliance with treatment standards, permit requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor plant performance, collect wastewater samples, perform laboratory tests, record data, prepare reports, and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct routine inspections, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively, provide guidance, and maintain a safe work environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, plant operations, laboratory procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, chemical feed systems, pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, and related wastewater treatment equipment.
• Ability to monitor plant operations, analyze system performance, and make operational adjustments.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, communicate effectively, and work independently.

Equipment Operated

• Pumps, motors, valves, blowers, forklifts, loaders, generators, laboratory instruments, SCADA systems, chemical feed systems, hand and power tools.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, odors, chemicals, hazardous materials, confined spaces, and wastewater treatment processes.
• May require climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and use of respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.

License/Certificates

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class B Wastewater Treatment license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of related experience in wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment maintenance.
• The ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, and summarize data, including performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• The ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
• The ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• The willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
• A valid driver's license.