Water Treatment Plant Operator (\"A, B, or C\")

Apopka Planning Commission; Florida; On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Apopka seeks a skilled Water Plant Operator to oversee operation, monitoring, and maintenance of its water treatment and distribution facilities. You will perform routine inspections, process control testing, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting continuous plant operations.

Under supervision of the Water Plant Chief or Assistant Chief Operator, you will participate in equipment maintenance, report generation, and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow written instructions; maintain clear plant operation reports.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions in a water plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and ground keeping of all water plants and routine equipment checks.
• Inspect, adjust and repair treatment plant equipment (pumps, valves, feeders, screens).
• Take samples and deliver them to reviewing agencies as required.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain plant records and reports for local/state/federal agencies.
• Interact with the public on occasion with patience and tact regarding complaints.
• Check water plant on weekends.
• May supervise trainees and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Follow oral and written instructions

Accurate recordkeeping

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Water Certification (Class C+)

Valid Florida driver license

Job description

Levels

• Level A: $55,566.88 - $87,723.29


• Level B: $50,515.35 - $77,814.04


• Level C: $45,923.04 - $70,740.04

General Description

This is skilled technical work involving the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, process control testing, equipment operation, and assisting with both preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, machinery, and related systems. Employees are responsible for maintaining accurate operational records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to operational issues as needed to support continuous plant operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Plant Chief or Assistant Chief Operator or designated supervisor and is reviewed through observation, reports, discussions, and evaluation of results achieved.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance and ground keeping of all water plants. Perform routine maintenance on all water plant equipment.


• Supervises and participates in the inspection, adjustment and repairs of treatment plant equipment, such as chemical feeders, pumps, valves, screens and related equipment.


• Takes samples and delivers them to reviewing agencies as required.


• Enforces safety standards and regulations. Maintains plant records, compiles and submits operation reports for submittal to local, state and federal agencies.


• Work includes some public contact at times, involving complaint situations which the employee must meet with patience and tact.


• Check water plant on weekends.


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees. May be required to be responsible for limited supervision of trainees


• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports of plant operations.


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of operating principles and theories of water plants.


• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or recognized equivalent certification.


• Possession of a current Florida Class C or higher Water Certification.


• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Equipment Used

Screwdrivers, assorted socket wrenches, grease gun, brooms, water hoses, pliers, hydrant wrenches, pressure gauges, butane torch, punches, ladder, allen wrench, hammers, chlorine valve wrench, chisel, paint brush and rollers, pressure cleaner, telephone, shovel, rake, pry bar, chlorine residual analyzer, electric hoist, lawn mowers, weed eater, safety equipment, hack saw, Scott air pack, air pump, well sounder, fire extinguisher, sample bottles, motor hoist, mop, communication radio, fire hydrant hose, computer, type writer, copy machine, pruners, cut off wrench, valve wrench.

Physical Requirements

Work requires very frequent standing, speaking, hearing and frequent walking, sitting, lifting objects less than 40 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, reaching over head, kneeling, climbing, reading and writing. Requires frequent operation of a pick-up truck on and off road. Works frequently with chemicals and in extreme weather, heights, confined areas and areas of excessive noise. Requires occasional typing/CRT.

Job Location

All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.

Disclaimer

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors.

As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons.

When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.

ADA Statement

The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity.

The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.