Mobile Water/Wastewater Operator

Applied Water Managemen•Ham Lake, MN

19h•$23 - $40•Remote

About The Position

This position is mobile, headquartered in NSU’s Ham Lake MN, office and serving NSU's Operations, covering the Ham Lake service area, providing operations and maintenance support to various water and wastewater facilities as directed by the operations supervisor. The mobile operator is an independent well-organized self-starter able to manage his/her own time to complete assigned site coverage(s) in their given allotted time. Responsibilities include operations and maintenance as well as alarm call response and client satisfaction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid Driver’s License required
Understanding of basic laboratory procedures
Understanding basic electrical troubleshooting procedures

Nice To Haves

1 year of wastewater experience, preferred
MN Class C or D Wastewater License (desired)
MN Class C or D Water License (desired)
SSTS Service Provider License (desired)

Responsibilities

Perform critical testing of facility operations, such as pH, dissolved oxygen, chlorine, etc. in order to monitor system condition.
Maintain complete, accurate, legible records of all phases of facility operations.
Maintain complete, accurate, legible records of all equipment and plant maintenance.
Perform general preventive maintenance on treatment plant equipment such as blower oil, filter and belt changes, pulling and inspecting submersible pumps and floats, etc.
Submit event inspection and sampling reported in online database and prepare BRP summary forms based on facility’s operation and/or maintenance records for the client, employer, manufacturer or regulatory agency as required.
Inform Supervisor in a timely manner of plant problems, upsets, plant expansion, repairs, etc.
Work conscientiously and be aware of safety hazards.
Operate plants to meet all regulatory guidelines and responsibilities.
Develop scope of work for repairs or resamples and prepare work orders
Assist maintenance personnel with pump, blower, motor, valve, etc., removal.
Maintain accurate records for gasoline, mileage, timesheets, expenses, etc.
Work scheduled weekends and occasional holidays for assigned routes.
Project a positive image to operators, clients, regulatory agencies, engineers, etc.