Water Treatment Operator in Training

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

Job summary

The City of Naples seeks an entry-level Plant Operator to assist in operating water production or wastewater treatment facilities under supervision. You will monitor processes, collect samples, and maintain logs while learning compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include adjusting chemical feeds, reading meters, and performing routine maintenance. A valid Florida Class E driver license and a Florida Class C Water license are required or obtainable. High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to review data and logs to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Interacts with customers or residents to address queries about water/wastewater services.
• Operates and monitors plant equipment, performs basic maintenance and adjustment tasks.
• Reads meters, records readings, and maintains production and well operation logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate water production or wastewater treatment plants under supervision.
• Monitor chemical feeds, flow rates, and process controls; adjust as needed.
• Record readings and generate logs, reports, and charts for compliance.
• Collect samples and perform or arrange laboratory tests; calibrate equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment and facilities.
• Maintain plant grounds and basic janitorial tasks as needed; respond to customer concerns.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Operation

Verbal Aptitude

Math Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class C Water license (required)

Job description

The City of Naples seeks an entry-level Plant Operator to assist in operating water production or wastewater treatment facilities under supervision. You will monitor processes, collect samples, and maintain logs while learning compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include adjusting chemical feeds, reading meters, and performing routine maintenance. A valid Florida Class E driver license and a Florida Class C Water license are required or obtainable. High school diploma or GED is necessary.