Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

US Water Services Corporation; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation in Palm Bay, Florida, is seeking a Dual Licensed Water/Wastewater Operator to operate and maintain water treatment facilities, monitor equipment, and ensure compliance with permits and safety standards.

The role requires a Class C FDEP Water License and a C Waste Water Operator License, a valid driver's license, and a 40–50 hour workweek; pay is commensurate with experience and benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, holidays and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Requires Class C FDEP Water License and C Waste Water Operator's License.
• Valid driver's license.
• 40-50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities and related equipment.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, pressures and log observations.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance and report malfunctions.

Skills

FDEP Water License (Class C)

Waste Water Operator License (C)

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Posted 21-Oct-2026 (EST)
• Palm Bay, 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 FDEP Water License and a C Waste Water Operator's License to be considered for this position.
• Valid driver's license.
• 40-50 hours per week

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 401(k) 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.