Facility Operator Trainee (Union)

Aqua America • Fort, IN

107d

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource - one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That's why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth's most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve. Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid U.S driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 lbs. and the ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must reside within 45-60 minutes of Ft. Wayne, IN.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal staff and external customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Be able to readily read, understand and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with computers/tablets and work systems such as Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates treatment processes and equipment in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Operates and maintains the wastewater collection system.
• Performs daily plant duties including site housekeeping, measuring chemical usage, performing maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment and collecting water samples.
• Responds to customer questions and complaints.
• Supports other departments, including customer service, as needed.
• Performs 'On-Call' duties at the utility in response to problems related to the treatment plant and collection system.
• After training period employee may be assigned weekend work duties as part of regular work week.
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested related to the area of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED