Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor (Conserv II)

City of Orlando Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Orlando is seeking a Shift Supervisor to supervise water reclamation facility process operations on a designated shift. The role involves ensuring efficient operation of the facility and making routine adjustments to equipment and control systems under established procedures.

You may provide direction to operators, collect sewage and sludge samples, and review charts and reports, with supervision mostly by observation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. with two years wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must possess a current State of Florida Wastewater Operator Class B Certificate.
• Must obtain Class A Certification within two years of accepting position.
• Annual respirator physical required; no facial hair between face and respirator seal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise water reclamation facility process operations on the assigned shift.
• Operate and adjust equipment and control systems according to procedures.
• Provide direction to operators maintaining wastewater equipment and collecting samples.
• Review charts and reports as part of routine supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Job description

Salary Range

$29.41-$37.51

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

10-06-2026

Job Summary

Performs skilled work supervising water reclamation facility process operations on a designated shift. Work involves responsibility for the efficient operation of a water reclamation facility and routine adjustments to equipment and machinery operating controls. Exercises some independent judgement in making adjustments to machinery, equipment, and related control apparatus in accordance with established procedures and standards. May provide direction for subordinate operators engaged in maintaining and operating various types of wastewater process equipment and collecting sewage and sludge samples. Work is normally performed under general supervision and is reviewed primarily through observation and through the analysis of charts and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate with two (2) years progressively responsible wastewater treatment plant operations experience, including some supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Must possess a current State of Florida Wastewater Operator Class B Certificate for wastewater treatment at time of appointment. Must obtain Class A Certification within two (2) years of accepting position of Shift Supervisor. All positions must pass annual respirator physical; no facial hair allowed between the face and sealing surface of the respirator face piece. Must have a home phone or cell phone, or be able to be contacted in the event of an emergency work situation. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.