Water Production Operator Trainee

Salary: $21.42 - $34.38 Hourly
Location : City of Melbourne, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01792
Division: Water Production
Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

This position can be filled as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, C, B or

A. Pay will be commensurate with the level of license held.
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - Salary Range $21.42 - $34.38/Hourly DOQ

Water Treatment Operator C - Salary Range $24.69 - $40.47/Hourly DOQ

Water Treatment Operator B - Salary Range $25.74 - $42.23/Hourly DOQ
Water Treatment Operator A - Salary Range $26.83- $44.06/Hourly DOQUnder the supervision of the Operations Supervisor and the direction of an assigned Certified Operator, performs entry level work in the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and equipment. Work involves on-the-job training related to the maintenance of a water plant. Work is performed under close supervision. The supervisor provides instructions about procedures to be followed and training tasks to be performed and standards to be maintained.

Work is reviewed periodically during the training period to note progress. Performs other work as required.
Examples of Duties

• Participates in an on-the-job training program involving practical, "hands- on" experience with plant operations under the supervision of a Water Production plant supervisor and/or a Certified Operator; reads and comprehends a variety of technical laboratory, operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Starts and stops machinery and pumps via supervisory control and data acquisition system, regulates valves and observes instrumentation; adds chemicals according to prescribed standards.
• Collects and analyzes various samples periodically and reports results; maintains simple records.
• Performs cleanup work on equipment and daily/weekly assigned housekeeping duties.
• Assists certified operator in all work and duties required in water treatment plant operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. (Proof must be uploaded with application).
• Water Treatment Operator Trainee Qualifications:
  High School diploma or GED. Must have working knowledge of nomenclature of water treatment devices. A knowledge test will be given to all applicants whose applications meet all minimum requirements. Must have successfully completed a Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved training course for Water Treatment Plant Operator C-class licensure within the last five years and provide copies of approved coursework with application.
  
  Applicant must successfully pass Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Treatment Plant C-class licensure examination within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a State of Florida Class "B" commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement. Applicants who do not currently possess a Class "B" CDL with air brake endorsement must acquire a learner's permit within 3 months of hire and obtain the license within 6 months of hire. Applicants who possess an out of state driver's license must obtain a Florida license within 10 days of employment.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator C
  
  Qualifications:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Must possess a current State of Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator class "C" license. Minimum of one year experience at the full performance level in a Water Treatment Plant Facility. Applicant who possess an out of state driver's license must obtain a Florida license within 1O days of employment.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator B
  
  Qualifications:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Must possess a current State of Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator class "B" license. Minimum of two years experience at the full performance level in a Water Treatment Plant Facility. Applicant who possess an out of state driver's license must obtain a Florida license within 1O days of employment.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator A
  
  Qualifications:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Must possess a current State of Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator class "A" license. Minimum of four years experience at the full performance level in a Water Treatment Plant Facility. Applicant who possess an out of state driver's license must obtain a Florida license within 1O days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervision.
• Ability to readily learn the operation of laboratory equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to print, draw, see, and read letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols which are both large and small.
• Able to use hands and fingers to perform titrations and other lab tests. Dexterity is required.
• Able to hear, speak and understand conversation in English in normal tones of voice. Use of senses which…