Wastewater Plant Operator: Master the Process & Compliance

City-of-Panama-City-Beach-; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City Beach seeks an experienced wastewater operator to manage daily plant operations and ensure regulatory compliance. Duties include monitoring processes, collecting samples, maintaining logs, and performing preventive maintenance.

Positions offer growth from Trainee to Operator A/B/C with a path toward needed State certifications, and require readiness to work in varied conditions at a treatment facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to obtain Florida Class C certification within 2 years.
• Knowledge of wastewater process control and environmental regulations is essential.
• Ability to operate plant equipment and perform laboratory analyses accurately.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant for safe and efficient operation and adjust processes as needed.
• Collect daily/hourly readings and water samples; maintain logs and reports.
• Notify supervisor of issues and take corrective actions per instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and systems.
• Operate biosolids handling and perform laboratory calibrations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and permits.

Skills

Wastewater process control

Environmental regulations

Plant equipment operations

Laboratory analysis

Data analysis

Report writing

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Class C Wastewater Operator certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Calibration equipment

Job description

The City of Panama City Beach seeks an experienced wastewater operator to manage daily plant operations and ensure regulatory compliance. Duties include monitoring processes, collecting samples, maintaining logs, and performing preventive maintenance.

Positions offer growth from Trainee to Operator A/B/C with a path toward needed State certifications, and require readiness to work in varied conditions at a treatment facility.