Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Florida Class C License Required

Woodard & Curran; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call incentive: $200 weekly on-call

Call-out compensation: 2 hours minimum

Annual project bonuses

Annual safety bonuses

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is hiring a Water/Wastewater Operator in Florida to manage daily plant operations and maintenance at multiple facilities. The role supports growth within the utility field and offers on-the-job training and potential career advancement.

You will monitor processes via SCADA, perform water quality tests, and help maintain equipment. The schedule is weekdays with on-call rotations; overtime may be required. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Florida Class C Drinking Water and/or Wastewater Operator license (or dual cert).
• Dual certification in Water and Wastewater is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a Florida DOT Medical Card.
• DOT background check, pre-placement physical, and DOT drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water and wastewater processes via manual checks and SCADA, adjusting operations as needed.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with standards.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.
• Use maintenance software to manage work orders and keep records.
• Assist field crew with water/sewer breaks, meter changes, valve exercises, hydrant flushing.
• Conduct general plant maintenance and meter/grounds upkeep.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Water treatment processes

Maintenance & repairs

Meter reading & fieldwork

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver’s License

Florida Class C Drinking Water and/or Wastewater Operator license

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

As aWater/Wastewater Operator, you will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of three Water Treatment Facilities and one Wastewater Treatment Facility, working under the direction of the Project Manager and Chief Operator.

If you enjoy working outdoors and protecting one of nature’s most precious resources, water, you’ll find this position both challenging and rewarding. This role also offers the opportunity for upward mobility and career advancement within the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to employee growth and development and wants to help you build your career!

Pay Range:

$24.00 – $29.70 per hour

Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. Eligible for overtime.

Additional Incentives:

• On-call incentive: $200 for each week you are on call as part of the rotation.
• Call-out compensation: Minimum of 2 hours of paid time for each call-out received.
• Annual project bonuses are awarded each year.
• Annual safety bonuses are awarded each year.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8-hour days, 5 days per week
• 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch
• Flexibility and extended shifts may be required to meet the seasonal demands of the water system.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Availability for standby duty and participation in the on-call rotation is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Response to emergency events and alarm callouts is required as scheduled and needed.

What will you be doing?

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor water and wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment, both manually and through SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control operations.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repairs of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Assist the field crew with water/sewer breaks, meter change-outs, meter box replacements, valve exercising, and hydrant flushing.
• Perform general plant maintenance and other assigned duties, including meter reading, grounds maintenance, and preventive/corrective maintenance of equipment at lift stations and treatment facilities.

What will you need to succeed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Valid State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license.
• Dual certification in Water and Wastewater is an added benefit.
• Ability to obtain a Florida DOT Medical Card to drive a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to make sound process-control decisions, follow instructions, and adhere to safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical, and DOT drug screen before employment.

$24 - $29.40 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience. Eligible for overtime.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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