Storm Water Plant Operator

Watco; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is hiring a Plant Maintenance Operator to safely operate and maintain the Storm Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and related equipment. You will monitor processes, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and coordinate chemical deliveries while ensuring environmental compliance and records accuracy.

You will collaborate with Terminal Management, EHS, maintenance teams, contractors, and external labs to maintain safe, efficient plant operations in line with permits and Watco policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Must be available for shift work when applicable, overtime when required and must be available to respond during working and non-working hours as required.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
• Knowledge of company safety programs.
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, plant operations, water or wastewater treatment, environmental operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience maintaining or repairing pumps, motors, piping, chemical-feed systems, instrumentation, or similar industrial equipment preferred.
• Previous experience with environmental sampling, laboratory testing, or regulatory compliance activities preferred.
• Applicable water/wastewater operator licenses, maintenance certifications, or related technical credentials preferred, if required by the location or regulatory agency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Storm Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and associated equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, instrumentation, chemical-feed systems, clarifiers, filters, piping, and related plant equipment.
• Evaluate instrument readings, influent and effluent samples, and field test results to assess system performance and identify operating issues.
• Conduct routine plant inspections to identify abnormal conditions, equipment deficiencies, leaks, unusual sounds, or other concerns.
• Coordinate lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements and ensure maintenance activities are performed safely.
• Safely start up and shut down plant systems, including seasonal startups and restarts following power outages or other interruptions.

Skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Safety programs

Industrial maintenance

Pumps & motors

Environmental sampling

Regulatory compliance

Operator licenses

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Watco is hiring a Plant Maintenance Operator to safely operate and maintain the Storm Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and related equipment. You will monitor processes, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and coordinate chemical deliveries while ensuring environmental compliance and records accuracy.

You will collaborate with Terminal Management, EHS, maintenance teams, contractors, and external labs to maintain safe, efficient plant operations in line with permits and Watco policies.