Utility Operator I or II

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Operator I operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment facilities according to federal, state, and local regulations. Performs skilled tasks relative to the repair and maintenance of County water/wastewater facilities. The primary schedule for this full-time position consists of 4, 10 hour days, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Depending on qualifications, may consider candidates that qualify as Utility Operator I. Utility Operator I starting hourly wage is $21.51. Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience in Water and/or Wastewater Utilities Operation and Maintenance.
Must have Florida license class “C” Water OR Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Requires special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training.
One (1) year relevant experience.
Must have a minimum of the following: Florida license class “C” Water Treatment Plant Operator AND class “C” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator OR Florida license class “B” Water Treatment Plant Operator OR Florida license class “B” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Willing to obtain dual certification in Water Treatment Plant Operator and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
High School Diploma or GED equivalent including formal training.
Ability to work after normal business hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
The job requires frequent bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing, jumping, and twisting.
The job requires the completion of tasks that involves simple grasping, pushing, pulling, typing, operating food controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and working in darkness.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, hearing, and speaking.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Depending on qualifications, may consider candidates that qualify as Utility Operator I.

Responsibilities

Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
Reads and understands engineering drawings.
Performs analysis and records information, makes operational adjustments, as needed.
Inspects facilities and equipment’s to ensure compliance with established standards and safe operations.
Serves as lead operator of water and/or wastewater plants in accordance with rules and standards adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as needed.
Repairs, cleans, and inspects water and wastewater facilities, storm water collection systems, storage tanks, transfer pump stations, and equipment including, but not limited to, blowers, chemical feed pumps, sludge pumps and other related equipment to ensure proper functioning of systems.
Calibrates water analysis equipment, collects, and tests water samples on a regular basis.
Adds chemicals in compliance with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, as needed.
Performs maintenance and repairs on water lines, meters, back flow devices and other plant equipment.
Troubleshoots problems at facilities.
Pours and cleans sludge drying beds and transfers sludge to landfill.
Performs routine clerical tasks including, but limited to, data entry, writing work orders, record keeping and filing.
Orders supplies and chemicals.
Maintains grounds of assigned area of responsibility, to include mowing grass, weeding, and painting.
Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding Process Control modifications and improvements.
Prepares routine and recurring reports and supply requests.
Performs tank and compressor maintenance duties.
Assumes regularly scheduled, on-call responsibilities as well as maintain 24/7 contact (i.e. County issued cell phone) to assist in emergency water and sewer repairs when necessary.
Calculates flows and pump rates.
Monitors Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Performs work duties on weekends and holidays, as needed.
Performs other duties as required.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency.
During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.