Utilities Plant Operator A/B/C - East Port

Plant Operator

Charlotte County is looking for a skilled and motivated Plant Operator to play a vital role in the safe, efficient operation of one of our treatment facilities. In this hands-on technical role, you'll use your expertise and independent judgment to monitor and adjust treatment processes, maintain plant equipment and control systems, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. From collecting samples to troubleshooting machinery and optimizing performance, your work will directly impact the quality of life for our residents and environment.

If you're ready to apply your technical knowledge, take initiative, and potentially step into a leadership role by training and guiding other team members, we invite you to bring your skills to a team that values professionalism, safety, and service to the community.

Make a difference where it matters most right here in Charlotte County.

Education and Experience: Plant Operator C

• High school diploma or equivalent: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operator Certification Program only accepts General Educational Development (GED) issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator.
• One (1) year of experience in operating a wastewater/water treatment plant.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a valid Florida Wastewater Operator "C" License for Domestic Wastewater or Water Treatment.

Education and Experience: Plant Operator B

• High school diploma or equivalent: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operator Certification Program only accepts General Educational Development (GED) issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator.
• Three (3) years of experience in operating a wastewater treatment or water treatment plant.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Depending on area of assignment:
• Must maintain a valid Florida Wastewater Operator "B" License for Domestic Wastewater Treatment.
• Or a valid Florida Water Class "B" Operator License of Drinking Water Treatment.

Education and Experience: Plant Operator A

• High school diploma or equivalent: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operator Certification Program only accepts General Educational Development (GED) issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator.
• Five (5) years of experience in operating a water or wastewater treatment plant, to include lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Depending on area of assignment:
• Must maintain a valid Florida Wastewater Operator "A" License for Domestic Wastewater Treatment.
• Or a valid Florida Water Class "A" Operator License of Drinking Water Treatment.

Physical Demands

Stooping, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, finger movement, climbing. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Work environment typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust). This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.