WTE Plant Operator I
City of TampaTampa, Florida, United States
Posted September 22, 2025
67412.8 - 95617.6 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The City of Tampa, the largest municipality in Hillsborough County and Florida’s third most populous city, serves as a regional hub for government, commerce, and culture. Its economy thrives on a diversified mix that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, technology, and the bustling Port of Tampa. The city’s strategic location on Florida’s west coast—just 200 miles north‑west of Miami and 20 miles northeast of St. Petersburg—makes it a key gateway for trade and travel. Tampa is distinguished by its collaborative model, where city officials, local businesses, and residents partner to enhance quality of life and drive sustainable growth. Through this partnership, Tampa continuously invests in infrastructure, innovation, and community‑focused initiatives that set it apart within the region.
Job Description
This is skilled, technical work at the Waste To Energy (WTE) plant, requiring special knowledge of the equipment used in the waste to energy plant. Duties include monitoring and controlling boiler, turbine and auxiliary waste to energy plant equipment during an assigned shift, and complying with safety precautions when dealing with gas system, electrical system and other similar components and processes within the plant environment.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Two (2) years of solid waste combustion facility experience or related occupations
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Provisional Certification under the ASME QRO Certification for operators of Resource Recovery Facilities
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Overtime pay
