Utility Plant Operator II

4 days ago

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States PALM BEACH COUNTY Full time $63,408 - $127,616 per year

ISSUED: 11/26/2025

CLOSES: 12/10/2025

Position:

UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR II

Salary:

$30.34 Per Hour

Department:

WATER UTILITIES

Division:

Water Utilities Department (WUD)/Operations and Maintenance

Hours:

40 Variable hours/week; may be required to work overtime.

Other:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray and Hearing Loss Test required for selected

candidate.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows

Location

Job ID

County-wide

32104

Responsible for skilled work in the operation and maintenance of one or more wastewater treatment plants. Monitors the biological process to ensure that the plant is in permit compliance with state and federal regulatory agency discharge requirements. Verifies operational targets and settings, calibrates meters, and verifies equipment and process control targets are within specified ranges. Performs laboratory tests and biological analyses on influent, effluent, and mixed liquor; records results; oversees the duties of Operators on a specific shift and ensures that overall plant process targets and utility goals and objectives are being met. May coordinate and facilitate training and prepare operating reports as directed. This position may have lead operator responsibilities on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures. Duties require the exercise of independent judgement. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Water/Wastewater Plant Operator or Superintendent, who reviews work for conformance with established standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must possess a valid Florida (FL) Class B Wastewater Plant Operators License at time of application (Copy of License must be uploaded to online application by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date).

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN/WITH: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint; using Hach Water Information Management Solution (WIMS), Maximo, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Also desirable: Training as a Class C or Apprentice Operator; knowledge of sludge processing equipment such as a belt press, sludge thickener, air lift pumps, or chemical feed systems.

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).

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