Pump Station Water Treatment Plant Operator A/B/C or Trainee - R21050
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Utility Technician
About Our Job
Come and be a part of the Public Utilities Department as a Water Treatment Operator. In this role, you collect, record, and interpret data to ensure that the water is safe, clean, and always available for the community to use. If you have a passion to serve your community by helping to ensure that our distribution system works efficiently then come and apply today!
Job Description- Collect, record, and interpret data for completion and utilization of operation and maintenance records
- Collect samples and perform chemical analyses
- Perform daily operations of pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment as directed so that the plant will operate within the parameters of this operating permit and specific rules established by the applicable regulatory agencies
- Respond to emergency operational requirements as needed
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and other treatment plant equipment
- Perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance
- 40-hours a week
- Set rotating shift
- Sunday - Saturday
- 7:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications Trainee:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a Class “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license within two (2) years
- Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a Class “A”, “B”, or “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License as issued by the State of Florida
- Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
- Must be fit test ed for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/.
- Frequent exposure to outdoor elements, including heat, rain, insects, snakes, and other wildlife
Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
* Must wear Uniforms and Safety Shoes.
About Everything Else Treatment Plant Operator C:Starting Pay: $24.91 (Step
1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator B:Starting Pay: $26.13(Step
1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Treatment Plant Operator A:Starting Pay: $27.45 (Step
1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Trainee Pay RateStarting Pay: $22.42 (10% Less than the minimum when in Trainee Status)
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