Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator) Position Available In Santa Rosa, Florida

Between $17.00 and
$19.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $19.54 – $30.05 Per hour Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator)
City Of Milton

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

Milton, FL – 32570
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12487203

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

5/22/2025

Updated:

5/22/2025

Expires:

7/21/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Veteran Friendly Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Shift
Day Shift
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WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Job Details
Job Location
Miltont, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(These examples are only representative
samples for this job and do not include all duties or special work assignments that
may be required of this job.)

• Performs assigned operating and maintenance requirements on mechanical
  and electrical equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and potable
  water wells.
• Regulates rates of flow for water, generally regulates machines, adding
  chemicals to Water under treatment prescribed by regulation.
• Reads and changes a variety of charts, meters, and keeps log sheets to
  prepare operating reports.
• Maintains proper water pressure and water storage levels at potable water
  wells.
• Keeps under close observation, the physical condition of sewage under
  treatment of proper temperature, color, and odor; operates pumps, agitators,
  valves, and other equipment in order to properly treat raw sewage.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment of modern water wells and
  sewage treatment systems.
• Understands the implications of improper water or sewage treatment for
  community health and well being.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment in operation to
  detect flows and defects.
• Ability to read meters and chart accurately, as well as maintaining records of
  shift operations when directed to do so.
• Basic understanding of the science s involved in wastewater treatment and
  potable water treatment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to draft reports on various phases of operation.

HOURS OF WORK, SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Position is subject to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends and
  subject to call out when problems occur.
• Generally works under the supervision of a Plant Operator II, or their superior.

On occasion, supervises a Plant Operator.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is considered the basic classification for certified operators of
wastewater treatment facilities and potable water wells. The work involves the
proper operation and regulation of plant equipment to insure that the end products
meet city, state and federally requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with
hands and arms, walk, talk, smell, hear and drive. The employee is occasionally
required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision
abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 45 pounds and occasionally lifts
and/or moves up to 90 pounds. Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Two (2) years experience as a certified operator of a wastewater
treatment plant and at least one (I) year experience with potable
water wells.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain appropriate State of Florida motor vehicle
  license, Class “B” CDL, with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of
  employment.
• The following

State of Florida Certificates:

State of Florida DEP Class “C”
Wastewater Certification.

• Within two (2) years of employment must obtain a State of Florida DEP Class
  “C” Drinking Water Certification for promotion to Operator II.

Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.