Water Plant Operator

American Water Works Association; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association seeks a licensed Florida water plant operator to monitor and operate the water system via SCADA, collect samples, and address customer inquiries. The role includes field work, logging activities, and reporting to the Supervisor.

Applicants must have a Florida Class A license (or Class B with plan to upgrade within 6 months), at least five years’ experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Shift work includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have Florida Class A public drinking water plant operator license
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the water system using SCADA.
• Collect water quality samples and log results.
• Investigate customer water quality inquiries.
• Log activities and report to the system Supervisor.
• Work a rotational shift, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Water treatment

Sampling techniques

Water system operations

Water quality monitoring

Basic mechanical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Office software

Education

Florida Class A public drinking water plant operator license

_BS/BS or higher? Class B license acceptable with plan to obtain Class A within 6 months

Valid Florida Driver's License (Class E)

Tools

Microsoft Office

OUC radio

Job description

Monitors and operates the water system using the SCADA System. Routinely works in the field collecting water quality samples, monitoring water quality, and investigating customer water quality inquiries. All activities are logged and reported to the system Supervisor. Must be able to work a rotational shift, including nights and weekends.

• Working knowledge of, but not limited to, the following:

• • Water treatment.
  • Proper sampling techniques and procedures.
  • Water system operations.
  • Water quality monitoring methods.
  • Basic mechanical skills.

• Familiarity with the following:

• • Florida Department of Environmental Protection Regulations.
  • Administrative responsibilities (i.e., Timesheets, composing e-mails, creating, and using Excel spreadsheets).
  • Chain of Custody Documentation.
  • Using essential hand tools.

• Abilities to include:

• • Ability to be detail-oriented with record keeping.
  • Takes initiative and works independently.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Adaptable and flexible in evolving work environments.
  • Flexible to work callouts.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and use standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.);
  • Ability to diagnose problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance staff using OUC radio, phone, and in person.

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• • Must have a valid Florida Class A public drinking water plant operator license (required by law). Consideration will be given to candidates with a Class B public drinking water plant operator license and who can obtain their Class A license within 6 months of hire.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience.
  • Valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License