Utility Operator I or II

Location: Lecanto

Salary: $24.17 Hourly
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02511
Department: Water Resources
Division: Utility Operations & Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

The Utility Operator I operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment facilities according to federal, state, and local regulations. Performs skilled tasks relative to the repair and maintenance of County water/wastewater facilities. The primary schedule for this full-time position consists of 4, 10 hour days, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Depending on qualifications, may consider candidates that qualify as Utility Operator I. Utility Operator I starting hourly wage is $21.51.

Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and
To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida
Essential Functions

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Reads and understands engineering drawings.
• Performs analysis and records information, makes operational adjustments, as needed.
• Inspects facilities and equipment's to ensure compliance with established standards and safe operations.
• Serves as lead operator of water and/or wastewater plants in accordance with rules and standards adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as needed.
• Repairs, cleans, and inspects water and wastewater facilities, storm water collection systems, storage tanks, transfer pump stations, and equipment including, but not limited to, blowers, chemical feed pumps, sludge pumps and other related equipment to ensure proper functioning of systems.
• Calibrates water analysis equipment, collects, and tests water samples on a regular basis. Adds chemicals in compliance with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on water lines, meters, back flow devices and other plant equipment. Troubleshoots problems at facilities.
• Pours and cleans sludge drying beds and transfers sludge to landfill.
• Performs routine clerical tasks including, but limited to, data entry, writing work orders, record keeping and filing. Orders supplies and chemicals.
• Maintains grounds of assigned area of responsibility, to include mowing grass, weeding, and painting.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding Process Control modifications and improvements.
• Prepares routine and recurring reports and supply requests.
• Performs tank and compressor maintenance duties.
• Assumes regularly scheduled, on-call responsibilities as well as maintain 24/7 contact (i.e. County issued cell phone) to assist in emergency water and sewer repairs when necessary.
• Calculates flows and pump rates.
• Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Performs work duties on weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements
UTILITY OPERATOR I Requires:

• Six (6) months of experience in Water and/or Wastewater Utilities Operation and Maintenance.
• Must have Florida license class "C" Water OR Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

UTILITY OPERATOR II Requires:

• Requires special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training.
• One (1) year relevant experience.
• Must have a minimum of the following:
  • Florida license class "C" Water Treatment Plant Operator AND class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator OR
  • Florida license class "B" Water Treatment Plant Operator OR
  • Florida license class "B" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Willing to obtain dual certification in Water Treatment Plant Operator and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

UTILITY OPERATOR I and II (both) Requires:
Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent including formal training.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work after normal business hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under…