Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The Dual Licensed Water & Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities across one or more plants. This role ensures systems are functioning efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment
• Monitor plant operations using flow meters, gauges, control panels, and PLC systems
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take corrective action in accordance with procedures
• Record operational data, observations, and conditions in daily logs
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks
• Conduct field laboratory testing (chemical and physical) to support process control
• Adjust chemical dosages to optimize treatment performance
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or process variances
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Participate in on-call rotation as required

• Class C or higher FDEP Water License AND Class C or higher FDEP Wastewater Operator License (required)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Previous experience with drinking water and wastewater treatment plants
• Route system experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with market rates.

U.S. Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match

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.