Facility Operator

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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
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

FO Trainee - Required to successfully pass either a Water or Wastewater general examination and at least one of the required subclasses within 24 months of employment.
FO I – Minimum certification requirement of Class I Wastewater or Above or DSS or WT1.
FO II –Minimum certification requirement of Class II Wastewater or Above and DSS or WT1.
FO III- Minimum certification requirement of Class III Wastewater or Above and DSS or WT2.

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 quested related to the area of responsibility.