Maintenance Operator

Aqua America • Sharon Plant, PA

236d • $29

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! The position is located at the Shenango Valley Division Water Treatment Plant; however, the person awarded the position may also be required to report to other Water Treatment Plants or Well Stations within the Division.

Requirements

• Must meet all licensing requirements within specified time-frames outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Pennsylvania DEP Class A Water Operators Certification within 3 years of hire date.
• Pennsylvania DEP Operational Laboratory Certification within 2 months of hire.
• Ohio EPA Operational Laboratory Certification within 2 months of hire.
• Associate's Degree or Trade School Diploma in a technical, mechanical, math or science based field of study and 2-years of workplace experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent at time of hire.
• Valid U.S. driver's license at time of hire.
• Satisfactory score on Personnel Tests including a written examination.
• Satisfactory work record with no more than one disciplinary occurrence in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with actuated valves.
• Basic knowledge of electronic theory and application.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Proper operation and routine maintenance of the plant equipment during the scheduled working period.
• Safely and effectively operates, maintains, monitors and/or controls all treatment plant equipment and processes.
• Operates, maintains, reads, interprets, and records all instruments at the plant.
• Communicates, records, and maintains relevant information regarding treatment plant operations.
• Performs assigned sampling and lab testing as directed.
• Prepares reports required by the Company and regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Performs housekeeping duties and assures the security of the filter plant structures.
• Conducts inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance of water treatment plant apparatus and equipment.
• Follows safety policies and procedures without exception.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree