Water Plant Operator "C"

City of DeLand Job Description WATER PLANT OPERATOR “C”

Hourly Wage: $27.17 | Dept:
Water Plant | Exempt:
No |

Reports to:

WP Superintendent |

Hours:

40 per week | Date: 2025

This position assists in the operation of a water treatment plant. It requires daily plant site operations to maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing water. The employee will handle hazardous chemicals and may also be responsible for ground maintenance, janitorial duties, and compound security on a shift. The employee reports to the Water Production Superintendent.

• Operates the water plant and is responsible for a shift.
• Reports any operational deficiencies to supervisor.
• Must be available for after‑hours call‑outs.
• Maintains adequate chemical supplies for daily operations.
• Maintains daily logs and records.
• Checks all equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs minor laboratory work.
• May operate equipment on occasion, such as a tractor and trucks.
• Answers telephone calls and dispatches emergency crew.
• Monitors and operates computers for alarms and proper operation of water plants.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution is required.
• Ability to utilize all features afforded by computer technology software, report writing programs, and other required software and micro‑computer equipment utilized by the assigned work unit.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements.

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Possess and maintain Class “C” Operators License issued by the FDEP is required.
• Must be First Aid and CPR/AED certified or get certified within one (1) year of hire.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write neatly.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, work orders, and operation guides.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.

• Extensive knowledge of the treatment process and the maintenance and repair of the plant equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of current SCADA operation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain shift records and perform routine chemical analysis.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may reach, climb, walk, stand, stoop, drive, balance, or push to complete job tasks. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions, in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment. The employee may also come in contact with heights, electrical energy, poor lighting, darkness, odors, and may be required to have legs, feet, or hands in water while on the job.

Lifting: Lift 75 pounds and over. Vision: 20/20 or corrected to 20/100. Environment: Inside work/outside work in various conditions. Hearing: Normal to very high noise levels for work environment.

* Class descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.