Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III
Listed on 2026-04-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production
Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III
Job No: 539209
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER
Job DescriptionClassification
Title:
Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III
Minimum Requirements
- Treatment Plant Operator I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.
- Treatment Plant Operator II: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class B wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.
- Treatment Plant Operator III: High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class A wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.
Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant at times independently in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Perform required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective operational action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary.
Perform required system checkout procedures and calibrate/adjust equipment as required.
- Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc.
- Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc.
- Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment.
- Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours.
- Periodically drive UF vehicle, provide tours to the public, students and faculty.
- Perform preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with and/or without the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.
- Train operations staff when required.
Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator's license required. Valid Florida Class "A", “B” or "C" Wastewater Operators Certification required. This position requires a post‑offer health assessment and criminal background check.
Normal Work Schedule4 Days/Week – 10 Hours/Day either Sun‑Wed or Wed‑Sat (Midnight 0000‑1000, Day 0600‑1600, Evening 1400‑0000). Can rotate or work other shifts and/or 12 hours as needed. May work a four‑day shift rotation and/or a five‑day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.
Expected SalaryTreatment Plant Operator I – $21.50 Hourly based on experience
Treatment Plant Operator II – $24.66 Hourly based on experience
Treatment Plant Operator III – $27.50 Hourly based on experience
Required QualificationsRequirements and position level will be based on skill and experience level applicant selected.
- Treatment Plant Operator I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.
- Treatment Plant Operator II: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class B wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and and…
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