Wastewater Operator

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : 501 West Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL Job Type: Full Time Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Opening Date: 09/17/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A Nature of Work Wastewater Operator C - $21.78 per hour The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) issued permits and report abnormal events. The class is responsible for monitoring wastewater 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. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices. Wastewater Operator B - $23.56 per hour The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant according to the FDEP issued permits and report abnormal events. The class is responsible for monitoring wastewater 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. Mentor and assist in training of lesser experienced Operations staff. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices. Wastewater Operator A - $26.50 per hour The purpose of the class is to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant according to the FDEP issued permits and report abnormal events. The class is responsible for monitoring wastewater 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. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices. Essential Job Functions Wastewater Operator C Monitors wastewater 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 wastewater treatment systems and plant equipment. Keeps plant facility clean and orderly. 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. Wastewater Operator B Monitors wastewater 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 wastewater 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. Wastewater Operator A Monitors wastewater 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 wastewater treatment systems and plant equipment; assists with or performs general clean-up 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. Minimum Requirements The levels below require a high school diploma, GED, and formal training, special courses, or self-educated equivalent to satisfying completion of one year of college educated or specialized advanced training in the Wastewater field. 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. May mentor and assist in training of less experienced operations staff. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Performs semi-skilled work involving set procedures but solves frequent problems. Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, such as circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computes ratios, rates, percent's, or other parameters. Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports, speaks routine sentences using proper grammar. Performs clerical, manual, and technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgment with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results. Wastewater Operator C Requires 2080 hours of experience in wastewater treatment. Must possess a valid FDEP "C" license in Wastewater Plant Operations. Special skills or equipment certification may be required. Wastewater Operator B Requires 6240 hours of experience in wastewater treatment. Must possess a valid FDEP "B" license in Wastewater. Special skills or equipment certification may be required. Wastewater Operator A Requires 10,400 hours of experience in wastewater treatment. Must possess a valid FDEP "A" license in Wastewater. Special skills or equipment certification may be required. Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida. Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha. Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha. Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions. Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid. Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay. Holidays: 11 paid holidays. PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement. Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions. Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness. Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots. 01 Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License? Yes No 02 Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate? Yes No 03 Do you currently reside within a 20-mile radius of the City Limits of Leesburg, Florida? Yes No 04 Are you able to work nights and weekends, if needed? Yes No 05 Select the Wastewater Treatment certification(s) that you currently possess (Select all that apply) FDEP "C" license in Wastewater Treatment FDEP "B" license in Wastewater Treatment FDEP "A" license in Wastewater Treatment None of the above 06 Are you available for call back in emergencies? Yes No Required Question City of Leesburg, FL