Wastewater Operator A (Operations Specialist)

Water Environment Federation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Longevity bonus

Retirement plan

Wellness coaching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a Wastewater Operator A (Operations Specialist) to coordinate plant operations, ensure permit compliance, and supervise shifts across South and East Water Reclamation Plants in Central Florida.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of water/wastewater experience, with a valid Florida driver’s license and appropriate licenses. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Kronos and Maximo is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of water or wastewater plant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.
• Possess and maintain a FDEP A wastewater license
• Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Must demonstrate proficiency in three (3) Plant Specialist skills areas
• Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentation Skills program or an equivalent trainer’s certification program within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Kronos and Maximo

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities performed by the work unit and schedule work to maintain facilities.
• Lead in implementing task efficiencies and facilitate daily operational and maintenance team meetings.
• QA/QC permit reports (DMR, Annual Reuse, Pathogen, Surface Water) for review by SOS and Plant Manager.
• Perform operational quality control checks and coordinate repairs and scheduling with maintenance personnel.
• Plan and schedule operational PM work orders and ensure timely data entry for DMRs.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

Maximo

Job description

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Water Reclamation Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Wastewater Operator A (Operations Specialist) in our South and East Water Reclamation Plants

Job Description

General Functions

Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, scheduled work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely manner. Work requires independent judgment under general supervision of a designated supervisor.

Representative Duties/ Assignments

Responsible for wastewater treatment operations and maintaining the facility¿s permit compliance
Assists the SOS with staff scheduling, training and capital project construction coordination activities
Administers and ensures the timely performance and completion of shift duties
Leads in the implementation task efficiencies and facilitating daily operational and maintenance team
meetings
Ensures the timely performance of and completion of shift¿s operational duties
QA/QC accurate permit required reports (Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), Annual Reuse,
Pathogen Monitoring, Surface Water Monitoring, etc.) for review by the SOS and Plant Manager
Performs operational quality control checks, identifies maintenance work order needs and requests in Maximo¿s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMS) and coordinates the repair and scheduling with the maintenance personnel
Plans and schedules operational PM work orders
Reviews and assists with data entry to ensure the timely and accurate completion of DMRs
Performs other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of water or wastewater plant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver¿s License

Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.

Preferences

Possess and maintain a FDEP A wastewater license

Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities¿ Health and Safety Manual

Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series within two (2) years of hire or promotion

Must demonstrate proficiency in three (3) Plant Specialist skills areas

Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentation Skills program or an equivalent trainer¿s certification program within two (2) years of hire or promotion

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Kronos and Maximo

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/27/2026
Close Date: 09/25/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
• Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.