Apply for the Wastewater Operator, AM, Industrial Maintenance, Lakeland job opening.Wastewater Operator, AM, Industrial Maintenance, Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 34997BR
Department: Industrial Maintenance
Working Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday - Friday
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2025

$55 - 83k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The primary roles of the Water/Wastewater Operator are to monitor the quality and the use of potable water, collect water samples and maintain data and logs to support potable and wastewater regulatory requirements, and maintain water treatment, sampling, pumping and flow measurement equipment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot equipment and/or process malfunctions
• Coordinate repair and small improvement projects
• Assist other departments concerning water quality and regulatory compliance
• Maintain records for water systems
• Must be able to respond to emergency call outs to support the operation of water systems

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Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have an excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Must show initiative and pride in work
• Have the ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors year round
• Must be able to evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operation problems common to the water/ wastewater systems
• Must be able to benefit from maintenance/operational training classes
• Must be able to meet requirements for State of Florida Class C Water Operator License within two years of employment start date
• Good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player).
• Commitment to Publix and our mission.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Possess State of Florida Class C Water Operator License
• Experience in maintaining potable water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and measurement equipment
• Certified in back flow preventer inspection
• Experienced in Electrical and PLC programing and troubleshooting

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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