Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Treatment Plant Operator

I/II/III JOB NO

539209

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

DEPARTMENT

63700700

• FS-UTILITIES-WASTE

WATER CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Treatment Plant Operator

I/II/III CLASSIFICATION 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 468.540 552 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 468.540 552 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 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Performs 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. Performs required system checkout procedures and calibration 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 Performs 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 SCHEDULE

4 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 SALARY

Treatment 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements 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 468.540 552 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 468.540 552 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 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

PREFERRED

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Wastewater process control principles, use of hand tools, computer use and safety rules.

SKILL IN

Chemistry, biology, mechanical working, process control and computer programs i.e. MS Suite, data management and SCADA systems etc.

ABILITY TO

Operate plant with limited supervision, interpret results of process control tests and adjust plant accordingly, maintain proper log sheet, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Position has been reposted. Previous applicants still under consideration.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

Yes

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07 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time