Water Treatment Operator

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities, including great benefits.

TITLE: Water Treatment Plant Operator C

SALARY: $27.09/hr - $41.98/hr

SCHEDULE: This role requires shift work, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as immediate response to emergency conditions.

LOCATION: Central East Coast, Florida

OVERVIEW:

Join a dynamic team as a Water Treatment Plant Operator C and play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of clean, safe water to communities. You will operate and maintain advanced water treatment facilities, use sophisticated control systems, and respond promptly to operational needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your technical skills in a challenging environment, directly impacting public health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain complex treatment facilities with automatic controls and telemetry systems.
• Manage pumps, equipment, and mechanical/automatic controls to ensure proper water treatment and distribution pressures.
• Conduct routine inspections, check meters and charts, and record daily readings.
• Take water samples for chemical, bacterial, chlorine, and water quality testing.
• Perform well checks and flushing procedures in distribution systems.
• Prepare daily and monthly operational reports for regulatory agencies.
• Monitor remote pump stations and interconnects, and address any malfunctions or low-pressure issues.
• Maintain controls, meters, and related equipment, and perform scheduled operational duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair procedures related to water treatment and distribution facilities.
• Understanding of bacteriology principles.
• Ability to read meters, charts, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to focus on tasks in high-pressure situations and model respect and professionalism.
• Valid Class C Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License issued by the State of Florida.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience operating and maintaining water treatment plants.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role involves working in confined spaces, outdoor environments with extreme weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Tasks include working at heights, walking, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, and using hands and fingers dexterously. Vision capabilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as ability to adjust focus.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:

• Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes: Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.