Water Plant Operator — Progress to IV with Premium Pay

City-of-Naples,-Fl; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Naples, FL is seeking qualified Plant Operator staff to support water production and wastewater facilities. You will monitor systems, adjust controls, read meters, and maintain logs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida Class E license, with potential progression to Operator II–IV as licensure is earned. Starting pay varies by license level, with shift differential and hazard pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License, Class E.
• Must obtain Florida water operator license appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate the City’s water production or wastewater plants; monitor operations; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Read meters, logs, and gauges; record readings and prepare reports.
• Collect samples; perform or coordinate lab tests; maintain sample records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on plant equipment; inspect facilities and report issues.
• Maintain plant grounds and perform janitorial/maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment operation

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver License Class E

Job description

City of Naples, FL is seeking qualified Plant Operator staff to support water production and wastewater facilities. You will monitor systems, adjust controls, read meters, and maintain logs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida Class E license, with potential progression to Operator II–IV as licensure is earned. Starting pay varies by license level, with shift differential and hazard pay.