Chief Trtmt Plnt Oper/Mech - Wastewater (23445)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 66,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Florida Retirement System

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a skilled wastewater treatment plant supervisor for the North Area/Port St. John WWTP. The role supervises daily operations, maintenance, and staff, and prepares required records and reports.

Requires a Florida-certified wastewater operator with minimum four years of experience, plus a high school diploma. The position offers full-time employment, a salary $29.01–$31.91 hourly, and standard county benefits. Expect standby, overtime, and holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent plus four years as a certified wastewater operator.
Associates degree in a science-related field preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred; two years in mechanical repair of wastewater equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise operation and routine maintenance of a Class B or smaller wastewater treatment plant.
Oversee daily activities of treatment plant staff and compile required records and reports.
Provide general supervision of Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Record keeping

Report generation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in science-related field preferred

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$29.01 to $31.91 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

North Area/Port St. John/Port St. John WWTP. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes standby, overtime, and holidays as needed. Performs skilled technical work supervising the operation and routine maintenance of a Class "B" or smaller wastewater treatment plant facility. The work involves supervising the daily activities of other treatment plant staff and the compilation of required records and reports. General supervision is provided to Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanics.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), PLUS four (4) years of experience as a certified operator in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant facility. Associates degree in a science-related field OR successful completion of two (2) years [30 semester (45 quarter) hours = one (1) year] of college-level coursework in a science-related field is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Two (2) years of experience in the mechanical repair of wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including pumps, motors, and valves is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, an active Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class B or above Wastewater license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to pass an OSHA-compliant respiratory physical for wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required respiratory equipment, which may include a SCBA, and any other required personal protective equipment (PPE). In the event a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance

Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays

12 Vacation Days per Year
12 Sick Days per Year
11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays