Plant Operator Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $48,573.25 - $82,341.46 Annually
Location : 17403 Central Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33458
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: CY26-00018
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to operate, monitor, and maintain water treatment plant systems and related equipment to provide quality drinking water for public use. This position may also perform technical/skilled work involving inspection, maintenance and/or repair of utility equipment and machinery, or technical/skilled work involving the utility certified drinking water laboratory.
Salary Information:Please see minimum qualifications section to determine which position you qualify for.
Water Plant Operator Trainee: $42,300.58
Water Plant Operator C: $47,527.64
Water Plant Operator B: $50,380.33
Water Plant Operator A: $55,544.31
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Operates Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Nano Filtration Membrane and Ion Exchange water treatment plant systems including all associated equipment and machinery to maintain adequate water flow, proper water treatment, and proper plant functions under the supervision of the Chief Water Plant Operator
Controls water treatment plant operations in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures; primary treatment systems consist of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration and ion exchange processes; ancillary treatment systems consist of raw water supply wells, pre-treatment/filtration, degasification/odor control, disinfection, gas and liquid chemical feed systems, finished water, storage and pumping facilities, and waste/by-product disposal
Completes items as described in the operator duties checklists; specific duties include, but are not limited to routine water analysis, determines need to change various chemical dosages based on lab results and alarm systems, calculates appropriate chemical dosages and changes dosages by adjusting feed systems, changes plant settings on SCADA system, makes adjustment to facility production volumes to maintain adequate water storage, fills chemical day tanks, changes chlorine gas cylinders
Regularly monitors and inspects systems for leaks/issues, documents issues or malfunctioning equipment on facility work order system, runs stand-by emergency power generators, conducts site visits at all facility water supply wells, inspects on- and off-site storage and pumping facilities, makes appropriate computer or handwritten log entries to document activities throughout shift.
Maintains logs/records of plant operations, meter/gauge readings, test results, chemical applications, equipment operations, and other data; enters data into computer system; saves and submits daily computer results for analysis and review by facility management
Checks facility SCADA system frequently throughout shift to maintain proper treatment and operation of entire water plant; troubleshoots problems which may arise; responds to alarms and takes appropriate action.
Monitors inventory levels of department equipment, chemicals, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities and initiates requests for new or replacement materials; receives incoming deliveries, verifies materials with packing slip, and forwards shipping documentation for processing; unloads and delivers/transports deliveries of chemicals/materials to appropriate location.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep plant facilities, equipment, and tools in operable condition, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reviews all safety data sheets (SDS); participates in required safety trainings
Communicates status of plant operations to Chief Operator, facility management, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment
Provides after-hours customer service; responds to questions, complaints, or emergency service calls involving water line breaks, lack of water service at residences, disconnection of water services for nonpayment, Provides assistance with oversight of contractor work that occurs after hours, weekends and holidays.
The water treatment facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Operators work on shifts to control the plant at all hours. During severe events, including storms/hurricanes and natural disasters, Operators may be required to participate in emergency operations, work overtime, be called back to work and may be required to shelter in place.
Routinely works with hazardous chemicals in liquid, gas or solid form to include: sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, chlorine gas, ammonia gas, ammonium sulfate, sodium hypochlorite, corrosion and scale inhibitors, and iron chelate solution.
The Water Treatment Plant Operator C position provides training and guidance for new Water Plant Operators and Water Plant Operator Trainees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
For all levels and trainee:
High school diploma or GED.
College level course work or vocational training in water treatment plant operations. A comparable amount of training, education, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered as a substitute for the college level coursework or vocational training requirements.
Ability to be able to obtain a Southeast Desalting Association Membrane Operations Certification (SEDA MOC) is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
Water Plant Operator C:
One (1) year previous experience and/or training that includes electronic equipment troubleshooting and calibration, mechanical equipment maintenance, water treatment plant operations, water sample collection and analysis, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
A valid State of Florida Class C Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License.
Water Plant Operator B:
Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes electronic equipment troubleshooting and calibration, mechanical equipment maintenance, water treatment plant operations, water sample collection and analysis, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
A valid State of Florida Class B Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License.
Must obtain a Southeast Desalting Association Membrane Operations Certification (SEDA MOC) within two (2) years from the date of hire.
Water Plant Operator A:
Five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes electronic equipment troubleshooting and calibration, mechanical equipment maintenance, water treatment plant operations, water sample collection and analysis, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
A valid State of Florida Class A Certified Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator License.
Must obtain a Southeast Desalting Association Membrane Operations Certification(SEDA MOC) within two (2) years from the date of hire.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances or lightning.
The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Please select the link below to view the Town of Jupiter's current Full Time Benefit Summary Sheet:
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Which valid State of Florida Certified Drinking Water treatment Plant Operator License do you have, if any?
03
How many years of experience do you have in electronic equipment troubleshooting and calibration, mechanical equipment maintenance, water treatment plant operations, water sample collection and analysis? Please briefly describe that experience.
04
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license? For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state(equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

• Yes
• No

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