Water Operator

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 501 West Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Nature of Work
Water Operator Apprentice - $18.08 per hour

This is an entry level class in the Water Operator series. This class work under supervision on a training basis in the performance of a wide variety of routine unskilled to semi-skilled water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance tasks that do not require previous water plant experience. General work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion, and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules, are explained in detail as they arise. The class is responsible for monitoring water/wastewater treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records, and general plant and systems maintenance. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.
Water Operator C - $21.14 per hour
The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain water treatment equipment. The class is responsible for monitoring water treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records, and general plant and systems maintenance. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.
Water Operator B - $22.87 per hour
The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain water treatment equipment. The class is responsible for monitoring water treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records, and general plant and systems maintenance. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Water Operator A - $25.72 per hour
The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain water treatment equipment. The class is responsible for monitoring water treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records, and general plant and systems maintenance. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions
Water Operator Apprentice

• Monitors water/wastewater treatment processes including operation of chemical and physical processes.
• Monitor and operates SCADA control system.
• Calibrates equipment and measures and records parameters.
• Dispatch service crews as required and coordinate job effort utilizing city radio system.
• Adjusts chemical or physical processes to standards based on measurements and indications.
• Generate daily operational Reports.
• Performs maintenance on water/wastewater treatment systems and plant equipment; assists with or performs general clean up of each facility.
• Responds to complaints from public; resolves issues or refers to supervisor for resolution.
• Monitor chemicals and other supplies as necessary to ensure adequate levels.
• Maintains logs and records as required.
• Performs routine office or plant tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, copying, and maintaining logs and records.

Water Operator C

• Monitors water treatment processes including operation of chemical and physical processes.
• Monitor and operates SCADA control systems.
• Calibrates equipment, measures and records specific parameters.
• Dispatch Service crews as required and coordinates job effort utilizing city radio system.
• Adjusts chemical or physical processes to standards based on measurements and indications.
• Generates daily operational reports.
• Performs maintenance on water treatment systems and plant equipment; assists with or performs general cleanup of plant.
• Responds to complaints from public; resolves issues or refers to supervisor for resolution.
• Orders chemicals or other supplies as necessary.
• Maintains logs and records as required.
• Performs routine office or plant tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, copying, and maintaining logs and records.

Water Operator B

• Monitors water treatment processes including operation of chemical and physical processes.
• Monitors and operates SCADA control system.
• Calibrates equipment and measures and records parameters; collects samples for testing.
• Dispatch service crews as required and coordinates job effort utilizing city radio system.
• Adjusts chemical or physical processes to standards based on measurements and indications.
• Generates daily operational reports.
• Performs maintenance on water treatment systems and plant equipment and facilities.
• Trains, assists, and advises less experienced workers; confers with supervisors and coordinates activities.
• Responds to complaints from public; resolves issues or refers to supervisor for resolution.
• Orders chemicals or other supplies as necessary.
• Maintains logs and records as required.
• Performs routine office or plant tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, copying, and maintaining logs and records.
• Additional duties as assigned by Chief Plant Operator.

Water Operator A

• Monitors water treatment processes including operation of chemical and physical processes.
• Monitors and operates SCADA control system.
• Calibrates equipment and measures and records parameters; collects samples for testing.
• Dispatch service crews as required and coordinates job effort utilizing city radio system.
• Adjusts chemical or physical processes to standards based on measurements and indications.
• Generates daily operational reports.
• Performs maintenance on water treatment systems and plant equipment and facilities.
• Trains, assists, and advises less experienced workers; confers with supervisors and coordinates activities.
• Responds to complaints from public; resolves issues or refers to supervisor for resolution.
• Orders chemicals or other supplies as necessary.
• Maintains logs and records as required.
• Performs routine office or plant tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, copying, and maintaining logs and records.
• Additional duties as assigned by Chief & Lead Plant Operator.

Minimum Requirements
Water Operator Apprentice

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Weekend, holiday and afterhours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred. Must obtain a state FDEP "C" license in water operations within two years from hire. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.


Water Operator C


Requires a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant operations and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. A Class B CDL with an air brake endorsement preferred. Must have and maintain a current/valid State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class "C" Operator's License.

Requires 2080 hours of experience in water treatment

Water Operator B

Requires a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant operations and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Requires 6240 hours of experience in water treatment

Must have and maintain a current/valid State of Florida Class "B" Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License, State of Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. A Class B CDL with an air brake endorsement is preferred.


Special protective services skills and/or equipment certifications are required.

Water Operator A


Requires a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations; supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant operations and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Requires 10,400 hours of experience in water treatment

Must have and maintain a current/valid State of Florida Class "A" Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License, State of Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. A Class B CDL with an air brake endorsement is preferred. Special protective services skills and/or equipment certifications are required.

Must live within a 20-mile radius of the city limits of Leesburg within six (6) months of employment due to on-call rotation requirement.
BlueOptions 3559

BlueCare 60
01


Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you currently reside within a 20-mile radius of the City Limits of Leesburg, Florida?

• Yes
• No

03


Select the response that represents your current Driver's License

• Class E Driver's License
• Class C CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class B CDL with tanker
• Class A CDL
• Class A CDL with tanker
• Class A CDL permit with tanker
• Class B CDL permit with tanker
• Class B CDL permit
• Class A CDL permit

04


How many hours of experience do you have in Water Treatment? This experience must be included in the Work History section of your application.

• No experience in Water Treatment
• Less than 2,080 hours of experience in Water Treatment
• 2,080 - 6,239 hours of experience in Water Treatment
• 6,240 - 10,399 hours of experience in Water Treatment
• 10,400 hours of experience in Water Treatment

05


Select the Water Treatment certification(s) that you currently possess (Select all that apply)

• FDEP "C" license in Water Operations
• FDEP "B" license in Water Operations
• FDEP "A" license in Water Operations
• State of Florida Class "B" Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator license
• State of Florida Class "A" Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License
• None of the above

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