Water Treatment Operator / Water Tester

Job overview

The Water Treatment Operator / Water Tester is an onsite, full-time role in Homestead, FL, at an industrial chemical manufacturing facility. Pay is $24.81 per hour. The role operates and monitors water treatment, purification, and wastewater processing systems within the facility. The operator helps ensure process water meets quality specifications while maintaining safe, reliable treatment operations. The work includes process monitoring, routine testing, basic preventive maintenance, chemical handling, and compliant records, with structured on-the-job training and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor water treatment and purification equipment, including pumps, valves, clarifiers, mixers, blowers, centrifuges, and sludge-dewatering systems. Use SCADA/HMI controls to track process conditions, log data, and make adjustments. Conduct plant rounds and identify leaks or equipment issues. Perform basic preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting. Clean and verify sensors and meters. Collect water, effluent, and sludge samples and conduct field and benchtop tests. Handle treatment chemicals safely, maintain operating logs, and report quality non-conformance. Follow LOTO, confined-space, chemical-handling, and PPE requirements
• participate in rotational 24/7 emergency on-call duty.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water treatment operator

water tester

homestead fl

kelly services

water purification

wastewater processing

scada

hmi

water quality testing

chemical handling

preventive maintenance

on-call rotation

$24.81/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license required. Assigned schedules may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotational 24/7 emergency on-call duty; lifting 40–50 pounds regularly is required.

About the employer

Kelly Services is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.