Treatment Plant Operator Chief

CITY OF ORLANDO, FL
Orlando, Florida United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 15, 2026
  • Salary: USD 32.85 - 41.90 per hour USD
  • Salary Top:41
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Job Description

    Salary Range

    $32.85-$41.90

    Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

    01-21-2026

    Job Summary

    Performs responsible technical, administrative, and supervisory work involving Water Reclamation Facility operations. Responsible for 24-hour/day operation and ensuring that the treatment plant produces the highest quality products in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are required to ensure continuous effective, efficient, and safe wastewater treatment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Treatment Plant Manager and reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of experience operating a wastewater treatment plant similar in process and size to the City of Orlando's facilities, some of which must have been in a supervisory/managerial capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Current State of Florida Wastewater Operator "A" Certificate for wastewater treatment required. Must possess a cell phone or home phone, or be able to be contacted in case of an emergency work situation. Some positions may be required to pass an annual respirator physical; no facial hair allowed between the face and sealing surface of the respirator face plate.

    Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

    If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
    • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
    • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
    • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
    • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Orlando
    • City of Orlando

    Orlando, The City Beautiful

    For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

    This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

    Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

    Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

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