Apprentice - Facility Operator

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring a Facility Operator Apprentice in the Fort Worth area. The position supports water and wastewater treatment plant operations, including inspecting facilities, monitoring treatment processes, maintaining operational records, collecting samples, and completing customer service work orders. A company vehicle is provided for business purposes. The role includes a rotating weekly on-call schedule every 3–4 weeks and requires availability for scheduled overtime, nights, and weekends to support a 24-hour, 7-day operation.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Successfully obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class C groundwater license within 24 months of employment, per the Career Progression schedule.
Be able to understand and accurately follow written and verbal operating instructions.
Follow company safety policies conscientiously.
Understand and use computers and tablets to process daily work orders and update tickets.
Perform mathematical calculations, including ratios, dosages, and volumetric calculations needed for water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
Work effectively as a team player in a multitasking environment.
Be able to lift and move equipment weighing more than 25 pounds and work in confined spaces.
Be available for scheduled overtime and on-call duties, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled plant inspections and serve as the Operator in charge of assigned systems.
Complete customer service work orders, update them, maintain appropriate system documentation, and close work orders according to department policies and procedures.
Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; control variations and operating conditions of the treatment process; and record readings.
Maintain production, maintenance, and treatment records, including reading charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
Collect samples and perform required chemical analyses in accordance with system sampling requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects related to the area of responsibility as requested.