The starting range of pay is dependent on the applicant’s current State of Florida Water or Wastewater License:
Plant Operator I: $25.20
Plant Operator II: $25.83
Plant Operator III: $28.51
Plant Operator IV: $29.23

In addition to annual salary:
Hazard Pay: $3,000 annual stipend paid biweekly ($115.38)
Shift Differential Pay: Additional $.070/hour 4PM-12AM | $1.10/hour 12AM-8AM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The purpose of this classification is to learn to perform routine technical work in operating the City's water production or wastewater collection and treatment plants, under the direction of more experience Plant Operators.

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 the City's water production or wastewater collection and treatment plants; monitors plant operations and processes; checks system components; identifies any problems and makes necessary adjustments; ensures continuous and effective operation; and maintains compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Monitors chemical feeds and distribution, flow rates, and other production, collection and treatment processes; and maintains appropriate chemical levels by adjusting system controls and/or adding, adjusting and replacing chemicals in the plant's systems and their components.
- Reads meters, gauges and dials; records readings, chemical levels, water/wastewater properties and statistical data; and prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records and reports including flowcharts, production reports, well reports and operation logs.
- Collects samples; performs laboratory tests or submits samples to outside laboratory for testing; maintains records of findings and sample characteristics; calibrates test equipment; and c

📌 Plant Operator (Napoli)
🏢 City of Naples
📍 Napoli