Wastewater Plant Operator - Class C

Salary : $48,760.16 - $53,636.18 Annually
Location : Wildwood, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 120825
Department: Utility Department
Division: Wastewater
Opening Date: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 1/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Come join one of the fastest growing cities in central Florida!

Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems. Works under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator and/or the Wastewater Division Manager
Examples of Duties

• Monitors and adjusts the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the wastewater treatment plant; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analysis and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant. Repairs gages, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Collects all samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements. Gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency as required. Monitors water quality and checks turbidity, chlorine and fluoride levels.
• Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
• Assures that plant operates within required standards and all routine equipment adjustments as necessary.
• Trains (as needed) lesser skilled wastewater treatment plant operators for plant operational procedures, sampling and maintenance operations.
• Calibrates, modifies or repairs all instrumentation and control equipment including but not limited to chart recorders, chlorination equipment, high service pumps, well pumps, SCADA controls, ground storage tanks, elevated storage tanks, buildings and structures.

Typical Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License - Class C
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL
  
  B).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field (two year college degree preferred)
• One (1) year of experience in a wastewater utility
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed acceptable.

City employees with Full-time status receive 100% paid Health Insurance. Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D benefits, Dependent coverage, and/or Supplemental Insurances are also available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction of which some fall under Section 125 pre-tax eligibility. The City of Wildwood participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributions follow current Florida Legislative requirements. Additional benefits include Paid Vacation tenure based;
Sick Leave, FMLA, Tuition Reimbursement (degree specific), 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Half Day Holidays. The City of Wildwood is an EEO/AA/V/H/M/F/Drug-Free Workplace.