Water Treatment Operator - Spring Hill, FL
About The Position
Aquatech is hiring a full-time, non-exempt Water Treatment Plant Operator at its Spring Hill, Florida location. The operator monitors plant operations, maintains records, performs quality checks and chemistry control, reports abnormalities to the local supervisor, and supports the handling of chemicals, treated water, and sludge. The role also includes assisting with water sampling and plant maintenance as required. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a pre-employment 5 Panel Test. The ideal candidate has prior experience operating and maintaining an industrial water treatment plant and knowledge of chemical processes used in pretreatment, demineralization, and wastewater treatment. The position requires effective communication, organization, attention to detail, the ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions, and the ability to work hands-on with minimal monitoring. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 pounds; potentially climbing ladders and working at heights; and wearing personal protective equipment on site. The work also involves extended periods sitting at a desk and maintaining concentration in a busy area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Prior experience operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants, including experience with at least some of the following: pretreatment (PT), demineralization (DM), reverse osmosis (RO), dissolved aeration flotation (DAF), digestors, or wastewater treatment units.
- Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in pretreatment, demineralization, and wastewater treatment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to perform hands-on tasks with minimal monitoring.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
- May need to climb ladders and must not be afraid of heights.
- Must wear personal protective equipment while on site.
- Must complete a pre-employment 5 Panel Test.
Responsibilities
- Monitor plant operations.
- Keep records of operations.
- Carry out quality checks and chemistry control.
- Report abnormalities to the local supervisor.
- Load and unload consumable chemicals.
- Load outgoing treated water into trucks.
- Monitor filter press operation.
- Coordinate sludge storage and movement.
- Assist plant operators in collecting water samples.
- Assist with plant maintenance as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
- 401K plan; benefits are based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
