Entry-Level Water & Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Brooksville, FL; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Brooksville, FL is seeking a technically skilled operator for drinking-water and wastewater facilities. The role involves daily operation, maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with potential after-hours emergencies and weather-related duties.

Responsibilities include analyzing samples, equipment lubrication, chemical handling, and possibly supervising others. Strong attention to safety and independent work are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of water/wastewater training programs.
• 1–2 years of experience in water or wastewater plant operations.
• Florida DEP Class C Wastewater or Drinking Water Operator Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair treatment plants and pumping facilities to meet regulatory requirements.
• Log readings, schedule analyses and collect laboratory samples.
• Distribute and replenish process chemicals and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Lab sampling

Equipment maintenance

Public interaction

Education

Associate degree

Water/wastewater training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Dump trucks

Job description

City of Brooksville, FL is seeking a technically skilled operator for drinking-water and wastewater facilities. The role involves daily operation, maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with potential after-hours emergencies and weather-related duties.

Responsibilities include analyzing samples, equipment lubrication, chemical handling, and possibly supervising others. Strong attention to safety and independent work are required.