Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

US Water Services Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking a Dual Licensed (Water & Wastewater) Operator for our Wildwood, FL location. The role is full-time with hourly pay commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining water treatment facilities, testing and monitoring equipment, and ensuring compliance with permits. A Florida water and wastewater license and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida Water Operator License (Class C or higher) and Florida Wastewater Operator License (Class C or higher).
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in water or wastewater operations.
• Experience with both water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Route experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities at one or more plants.
• Test and monitor equipment to ensure water quality and permit compliance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take corrective action per procedures.
• Record operating data and report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Perform routine maintenance and field laboratory tests as required.

Skills

Water Operator License

Wastewater Operator License

Florida Driver's License

Water & Wastewater Experience

Route Experience (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Details

Position: Dual Licensed (Water & Wastewater) Operator.

Location: Wildwood, FL, USA.

Pay: Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Employment type: Full Time.

Requirements

• Must have both class C or higher Water Operator License and class C Wastewater Operator License issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• 1 year of experience
• Experience with both water and wastewater treatment plants
• Previous route experience highly preferred

Role Overview

The Water/Wastewater Operator operates and maintains water treatment facilities at one or more plants, processing and testing equipment 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 the assigned area. S/he monitors and records operating conditions, observations, and data in the area shift log, ensuring conformance to process specifications. S/he verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to a supervisor, performs routine and preventative maintenance as assigned, performs field laboratory tests (chemical and physical) to pace chemical dosages for efficient process control, and ensures that all safety and environmental requirements are consistently achieved, including strict compliance.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

US Water/USW Utility Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.