Water Treatment Operator – SCADA/Maintenance (License A/B/C)

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Bay is seeking a qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator to oversee daily on-site operations at our water and/or wastewater facilities in Palm Bay, FL. You will monitor processes, perform tests, maintain logs, and coordinate maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient plant performance.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year experience in operation, and a Florida Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in water treatment plant operation.
• Experience in mechanical repair work preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible and effective on-site operations of assigned treatment plant functions.
• Monitors all processes, equipment and controls to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Monitors gauges, flow meters, instrumentation, control panels, and various processes and utilizes the observed data to assist in making approved operational changes.
• Checks filters, pumps, chlorinators and chemical feed discharges.
• Collects, analyzes, and or relinquishes water and/or wastewater samples, as required.
• Maintains and submits logs and reports accurately, as assigned, and in the manner required by the Department of Environmental Protection.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to plant equipment, including the lubrication of motors and pumps.
• Maintains records of plant operation and prepares and submits related reports; monitors and participates in shutdowns and start-ups of equipment as directed.
• Advises supervisor of general plant operations and any non-compliance situations.
• Maintains general cleanliness of the plant and may perform various grounds keeping tasks such as sweeping, mowing grass, weeding, and edging.
• May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be assigned to either the water or wastewater plant. May be required to respond to after hour call.

Education

High school diploma

Water Treatment Plant Operator License (A/B/C) – Florida

Job description

City of Palm Bay is seeking a qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator to oversee daily on-site operations at our water and/or wastewater facilities in Palm Bay, FL. You will monitor processes, perform tests, maintain logs, and coordinate maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient plant performance.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year experience in operation, and a Florida Driver’s License.