Operator

The Operator 1 is responsible for operating or learning to operate machinery, pumps, and related equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates valves, pumps, motors, belt presses, disinfection equipment, vehicles and various other related equipment and machinery

Provides routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells

Performs treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment to assure proper operations

Conducts routine sampling and field testing of water and/or wastewater

Documents plant performance and maintenance

Records daily flows and chemical usage

Engages in the emergency repair and maintenance of treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.

Ensures that facilities are secure

Responds to call outs and after hours emergencies

Provides customer service functions when necessary

May clean and maintain treatment plant grounds when necessary

Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Display a willingness, aptitude and self-discipline to study the required material and meet all prerequisites to obtain water or wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures and safe practices.
• The ability to successfully perform routine on-site maintenance and emergency repairs of treatment equipment is essential
• Knowledge of regulatory rules is essential
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable
• Completion of water or wastewater correspondence courses is very desirable
• Willing to work all shifts including: weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call

High school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years related experience

Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)

A “level 1” water and/or wastewater license must be attained within two years of the date of hire

Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds

Must be able to load, unload, and move large equipment and tools

Continuous walking, stair climbing, and lifting

Must be able to access confined spaces

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions