Plant Operator II - Water/Wastewater

Town of Davie; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utilities incentive

Health Insurance

Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Birthday Leave

Quality Service Day

Wellness Days

Town Sponsored Pension

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Town of Davie is seeking a shift operator for its water/sewer treatment plant. The role involves inspecting equipment, taking samples, adjusting plant controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

You will also perform equipment maintenance and assist with repairs, training new staff, and keeping detailed operation logs. The position requires a high school diploma or vocational training and 2+ years of plant operation experience; a Class B license is required, along with a

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Two or more years of experience operating electrical and mechanical machinery in a water/sewer treatment plant.
• Possession of a Class "B" water or wastewater plant operator license.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; CDL may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant equipment on shift and take samples to adjust treatment processes.
• Service and maintain plant equipment and assist with major repairs and installations.
• Instruct new operators and keep operation records and reports.

Skills

Plant operations

Laboratory analyses

Equipment adjustment

Record keeping

Emergency response

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Class B water/wastewater license

Valid Driver's License

CDL - Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION FOR BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the operation of a water or sewer treatment plant on an assigned shift. Is responsible for performing plant operation and maintenance duties in a responsible and professional manner consistent with standard operating practices in order to meet State and Federal standards and rules to protect the public health and environment. Reports to Superintendent of Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• On and assigned shift, inspects plant equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly; takes samples of water or sewage at various stages of the treatment process, performs routine laboratory analyses to determine effectiveness of treatment procedures and records results; on the basis of sample results, adjusts treatment plant equipment, such as chlorinators, lime shakers, flocculators, digesters, sludge collectors, sand filters, chemical feeders, vacuum filters, conveyer systems, screens and related equipment; inspects recording charts and meters, and on the basis of such information, makes adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions.
• Services a variety of plant equipment and machinery; cleans and paints equipment; assists mechanics in major repairs and in installation work; performs general building maintenance and custodial work at plant.
• Instructs new operators in plant procedures and operations; keeps records and prepares periodic summary reports of operations.
• Performs physical tests which include turbidity, color, odor, taste and temperature; chemical tests which include pH, alkalinity, carbon dioxide, hardness, metal content and residual chlorine fluoride; and other tests which include bacteriological count such as chloroform bacteria, plate count, etc.
• Cleans and maintains bar screens.
• Maintains sufficient supplies to chemicals to include chlorine, aluminum, Calgon, lime carbon, sodium chloride and various other chemicals.
• Monitors control panel charts and pressure gauges.
• Answers emergency phone calls and calls for re-connection of services, and dispatches proper personnel.
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment such as a bobcat, backhoe, and vacuum truck used in the sewage treatment process.
• Assigns daily laboratory, sampling, and maintenance requirements to shift operators.
• Reports immediately, in person or via telephone, any serious plant breakdown or condition causing or likely to cause serious, inefficient or unsafe treatment plant operation or discharge of water or wastewater in a manner not authorized by the applicable regulatory agencies.
• Maintains an operation and maintenance log for the treatment plants.
• Submits complete, accurate reports relative to treatment plant operation, sampling and laboratory analysis on a daily basis, as well as timely monthly operating reports as prescribed in Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical machinery similar to that in a water and sewer treatment plant. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Possession of a Class "B" water or wastewater plant operators license from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).
• May be required to possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement as issued by the State of Florida.

Current Incentives/Benefits:

• Utilities Incentive (Due to terminate on September 30,2026)
• $100/pay period
• $1000 - paid out in June 2026 (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Leave
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement
  • Town Sponsored Pension– mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.