Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Treatment Plant Operator - Water & Wastewater Services Division. This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

The Treatment Plant Operator (Wastewater) is responsible for operating equipment related to wastewater treatment plant processes, performing minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed, assisting Plant Maintenance Crew on maintenance projects, performing a variety of cleaning tasks in areas or structures, understanding and following specified operating and recording procedures, analyzing and troubleshooting various issues, performing basic mathematical calculations, and learning/performing a variety of work activities associated with the operation and maintenance of a variety of pumps, valves, filters, and related equipment associated with wastewater treatment systems.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires six (6) months experience in operation or maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical equipment similar to that utilized in treatment plant operations OR completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship program in either Water Operations or Wastewater Operations through Junior Achievement of South Florida. Must obtain the Class C Water or Wastewater Plant Operator License within two (2) years of hire. Special Certifications and Licenses: Vocational/Technical School Certification in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, or a closely related field. Associates Degree OR higher in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, or a closely related field. Possession of "C" Florida State Operator license in Wastewater. Possession of a "C", "B" or "A" Florida State Operator license in Water. Possession of "C", "B" or "A" Collection certification in Wastewater.

Competencies: Manages Complexity, Decision Quality, Plans and Aligns, Optimizes Work Processes, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability.

Physical Demands: Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

County Core Values: Collaborates, Customer focus, Instills trust, Values differences.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities: All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.