Water Operator

Water Treatment Operator

ISSUE DATE: 04/08/2025
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
ELIGIBILITY:
Internal and External

LOCATION:

Deltona Water

Base pay range: $20.11/hr - $20.11/hr

Licensed Operator Anticipated Hiring Rate of Pay (Depending on Qualifications):
$21.12/hr.

- $33.19/hr.

- Operator I (State of FL Class "C" Water License)
$22.91/hr.

- $36.00/hr.

- Operator II (State of FL Class "B" Water License)
$24.70/hr.

- $38.81/hr.

- Operator III (State of FL Class "A" Water License)

• Monitors and operates gauges, meters and control panels; controls variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; records meter and gauge headings.
• Monitors SCADA system and sends commands via radio signal to make adjustments at water plants.
• Operates and maintains valves, motors, pumps and engines either manually or by remote control; monitors and adjusts plant operations manually or by computer.
• Cleans and maintains all aspects of the water treatment process, including the ground storage tanks, aerators, filters, pump, well and chemical rooms.
• Extracts samples and conducts routine laboratory tests; documents and certifies test results.
• Conducts change-out of chemical containers and associated equipment as needed.
• Checks chloramine residuals onsite and conducts analyzer comparisons with hand‑held meters; also calibrates chlorine analyzers.
• Conducts scheduled plant inspections, certifying completion of such inspections in the facility check sheets and log books.
• Ensures that plant facilities and grounds are kept clean, neat and orderly.

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Licensed Operators require at least one year of experience in water testing, operations, or closely related experience.
• Upload all required certificates and a High School Diploma/GED equivalent before application closing.

Upload Instructions
Upload all required certificates on the resume tab. When filling out your application, you will receive a prompt to upload your resume and certifications.

Why Join Us? We offer 12 paid holidays, a 36‑hour work week, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, ongoing recognition initiatives, and retirement benefits through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). We value work‑life balance and provide volunteer time off.

Veteran Preference and disability accommodations are available. Provide DD‑214 or equivalent for veteran status and request accommodations in advance.

We are proud to be a Drug‑free, Smoke‑free, and Equal Opportunity Employer!