Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

US Water Services Corporation; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

US Water Services Corporation is a well-established utility services company with headquarters in Florida. We seek a Dual Licensed Operator to operate water/wastewater facilities at multiple plants, monitor instruments, and perform field tests to ensure permit compliance and efficient process control.

The role requires a Class C license, ability to pass background checks and drug screenings, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Class C or higher FDEP Water License and a Class C Waste Water Operator's License to be considered for this position.
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass drug screen
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water treatment facilities at one or more plants.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, pressures, and related controls.
• Performs routine maintenance and field laboratory tests for chemical dosages.
• Ensures safety and environmental requirements are met and reports variances.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Criminal background check

Drug screen

Job description

• Posted 09-Oct-2026 (EST)


• Defuniak Springs, FL, USA


• per hour Pay is commensurate with experience.


• Hourly


• Full Time


• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

Requirements

• Class C or higher FDEP Water License and a Class C Waste Water Operator's License to be considered for this position.


• Must pass a criminal background check


• Must pass drug screen


• Valid driver's license

SHIFT

• Route position


• Day shift


• Rotating on call


• Must be able to work some holidays and weekends if needed

Dual Licensed (Water and Wastewater) Operator

The Water/Wastewater Operator operates and maintains water treatment Facilities at one or more plants, processing, and testing equipment in a water treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. The Operator troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure and process knowledge. S/he monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels and programmable logic control units in assigned area. Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to a supervisor. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned. Performs field laboratory tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for efficient process control. Ensures that all safety and environmental requirements are consistently achieved including strict compliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.