Utility Plant Operator II

ISSUED:

05/01/2026

CLOSES:

05/15/2026

Position:

UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR II

Salary:

30.35 per hour

Department:

WATER UTILITIES

Division:

Operations and Maintenance Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including nights and weekends; may be required to work overtime.

Other:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray and Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate. Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID County-Wide 34504 Responsible for skilled work in the operation and maintenance of one or more water treatment plants. Monitors the biological process to ensure that the plant is in permit compliance with state and federal regulatory agency discharge requirements. Verifies operational targets and settings, calibrates meters, and verifies equipment and process control targets are within specified ranges. Performs laboratory tests and biological analyses on influent, effluent, and mixed liquor; records results; oversees the duties of Operators on a specific shift and ensures that overall plant process targets and utility goals and objectives are being met. May coordinate and facilitate training and prepare operating reports as directed. This position may have Lead Operator responsibilities on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures. Duties require the exercise of independent judgement. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Water/Wastewater Plant Operator or Superintendent, who reviews work for conformance with established standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants must possess the following at time of application: A valid Florida (FL) Class B Water Treatment Plant Operators License ( Copy of License must be uploaded to online application by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date) .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: College-level courses in an environmental and/or chemical discipline, Valid FL Class B Commercial driver's License (CDL), Two (2) years of experience in utility water plant operations and maintenance, One (1) year of experience with membrane water treatment plant, and Experience with leading or directing the work of others. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).