Water/Wastewater Operator

HKA Enterprises; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Florida to manage daily plant operations, monitor instrumentation, and perform routine testing and maintenance on equipment. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely reporting to ensure compliant and efficient plant performance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, state certification, at least one year of experience in plant operations, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• State-required water/wastewater certification.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings.
• Operate valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintain shift logs and record meter and gauge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Perform routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.
• Make operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-required water/wastewater certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

About the Role

We're hiring a Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, including equipment maintenance, quality control/testing, and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This role typically holds — or is working toward — an intermediate-level water/wastewater treatment certification.

Pay: $20.00- $24.00 per hour

What You'll Do

• Operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings
• Operate valves and gates either manually or by remote control
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Maintain shift logs and record meter and gauge readings
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Perform routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Make operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification at the level required by the state in which the project is located
• One year of experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects of industrial waste on treatment processes; and safe work practices

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, confined spaces, heights/depths, fumes, and chemicals. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and use standard PPE.