Description
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and
professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future
of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a
great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer
service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the
citizens and guests of Orange County Florida.
The Water Reclamation Division is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of Wastewater Operator A
(Operations Specialist) in our South and East Water Reclamation Plants.
General Functions:
Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, scheduled work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating
conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating
problems in a timely manner. Work requires independent judgment under the general supervision of a Senior Operations
Supervisor.
Representative Duties/ Assignments
Responsible for wastewater treatment operations and maintaining the facility’s permit compliance
Assists the SOS with staff scheduling, training and capital project construction coordination activities
Administers and ensures the timely performance and completion of shift duties
Leads in the implementation task efficiencies and facilitating daily operational and maintenance team
meetings
Ensures the timely performance of and completion of shift’s operational duties
QA/QC accurate permit required reports (Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), Annual Reuse,
Pathogen Monitoring, Surface Water Monitoring, etc.) for review by the SOS and Plant Manager
Performs operational quality control checks, identify maintenance work order needs and requests in
Maximo’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMS) and coordinates the repair and
scheduling with the maintenance personnel
Plans and schedules operational PM work orders
Reviews and assists with data entry to ensure the timely and accurate completion of DMRs
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of water or wastewater plant experience; or an equivalent
combination of education, training or experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.
Preferences
Possess and maintain a FDEP A wastewater license
Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health
and Safety Manual.
Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series within two (2) years of hire or
promotion
Must demonstrate proficiency in three (3) Plant Specialist skills areas
Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentation Skills program or an equivalent trainer's certification program within two (2) years of hire or promotion
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Kronos and Maximo
Application Deadline
Open Date: 05/21/2026
Close Date: 06/21/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life
insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee
assistance for all the family members effective on
day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple
free one on one sessions with licensed counselors
and online tools for legal advice, financial planning,
personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County
Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician
and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility
documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and
supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name
and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military
service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans'
Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after
reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are
accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United
States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of
the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International
Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Hours: 40
Work schedule: 10:00p – 6:30am
Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and
background check.
