Water Plant Operator "C"

City of DeLand; DeLand (FL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeLand seeks a Water Plant Operator to run the water treatment plant on a shift and ensure safe, aesthetically pleasing water. The role involves chemical handling, daily logs, and potential light maintenance, reporting to the Water Production Superintendent.

The position is 40 hours per week, with a $27.17/hr wage and requires a Florida driver’s license and Class C Operator license, plus First Aid/CPR certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• Ability to use computer software and report writing tools used by the unit.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates the water plant and is responsible for a shift.
• Reports operational deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintains daily logs and records.
• Performs preventive maintenance and basic laboratory work.
• May perform minor equipment operations and respond to alarms.

Skills

Communication

Reading & writing

Public interaction

Problem solving

Education

GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SCADA

Job description

City of DeLand

Job Description

WATER PLANT OPERATOR “C”

Hourly Wage: $27.17 Dept: Water Plant

Exempt: NoReports to: WP Superintendent

Hours: 40 per weekDate: 2025

SUMMARY:

This position assists in the operation of a water treatment plant. This position requires daily plant site operations in order to maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing water. Employee will be required to handle hazardous chemicals. The employee may also be responsible for the ground maintenance program, janitorial duties, and compound security on a shift. The employee reports to Water Production Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the water plant and is responsible for a shift.
• Reports any operational deficiencies to supervisor
• Must be available for after hours call outs
• Maintaining adequate chemical supplies for daily operations
• Maintains daily logs and records.
• Checks all equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs minor laboratory work.
• May operate equipment on occasion, such as tractor, and trucks.
• Answers telephone calls and dispatches emergency crew.
• Monitors and operates computers for alarms and proper operation of water plants.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution is required.
• Ability to utilize all features afforded by computer technology software, report writing programs and other required software and micro-computer equipment utilized by the assigned work unit.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Possess and maintain Class “C” Operators License issued by the FDEP is required.
• Must be First Aid and CPR/AED certified or get certified within one (1) year of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write neatly.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, work orders, and operation guides.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of the treatment process and the maintenance and repair of the plant equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of current SCADA operation
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain shift records and perform routine chemical analysis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may reach, climb, walk, stand, stoop, drive, balance or push to complete job task. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions. The employee may work in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment. The employee may also come in contact with heights, electrical energy, poor lighting, darkness, odors, and may be required to have legs, feet, or hands in water while on the job.

Lifting: Lift 75 Pounds and Over

Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100

Environment: Inside Work/Outside Work in Various Conditions

Hearing: Normal to Very High Noise Levels for Work Environment

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.